vulnerable road users Flashcards
when would a pedestrian walk on the road?
-when pavemant is closed due to street repairs
-on country roads when there is no pavemant
what is it advised for a pedestrian to do if they are walking on a country road?
-walk on right hand side facing oncoming traffic
what should procceed when a large group of poeple walk on the road?
-walk on left hand side
-delegate poeple at front and back of group with bright lights( white front, red back)
–to warn approaching vehciles
do pedestrians have priority?
yes
how should you stop when approaching a zebra crossing?
-slow down and prepare to stop if someonw is waiting to cross
what should you di when you see a pedestrian cross a pelican crossing?
-during flashing amber, give way to pedestrian on crossing
-if its green and there crossing, be patien until theyve finished crossing
what should you do when seeing a pedestrian cross a puffin crossing?
-wait for the lights to turn red. as they have sensors to detect when poeple are crossing
what should you do if you see a pedestrian cross a toucan crossing?
-cyclist will also cross at same time as pedestrains during amber phase of lights(no flashing amber) so wait
why are children really vulnerable when crossing the road?
-they can be unpredictable(not likely to look before stepping into road)
why should you drive carfully near schools?
-could be flashing amber lights under school warning sighn (reduce speed until clear)
-prepare for school crossing patrol to stop traffic by steping onto road with road sighn
why should you not wait or stop on yellow zigzag line outside school?
prevents drivers and pedestrians from having a clear view of the crossing area outside school
what does the special sighn at the back of school buses and coaches mean?
-may stop frequently and not just at normal bus stops
why should you be careful when seeing older pedestrians walking ahead?
-may misjudged cars spead. so be patient with them
-need extra time crossing road
-not be aware of approaching vehicles
what does a pedestrain with hearing difficulties have?
- a dog with a distinct yellow or burgendy couloured coat
what does a pedestrain have who is deaf and blind?
-they carry a white stick with red band
-walk with dog wearing red and white checked harnesses
what do advanced stop lines provide to cylists?
allow cyclist to position themselves in front of other traffic
what line should drivers stop on when red on advanced stop lines?
first white line
what shoud you do when overtaking a cyclist?
give then as much room as possible
why shoukd you allow cyclists lots of room?
they may need to swerve
allows them to:
-avoid drain or uneven surface
-if they are affected by wind
what is a cyclist thinking when glancing over there shoulder to check for traffic?
-plan to turn right
should you overtake a cyclist before you turn left?
no, wait until theyve passed the junction
what is important to do when emerging from a junction?
look for cyclists, as they are not easy to see
why should you be aware of cyclists at roundabouts?
slow and vulnerable than other raod users. they may stay in left-hand lane, so give them lots of room
when moving in queues of traffic. why should you be aware of motorcyclists?
might
-filter between lanes
-cut in front of you
-pass very close to you
