Vulnerable Road Users Flashcards
Who are the most vulnerable road users?
Pedestrians, Cyclists, Motorcyclists and horse riders
What should you do when you see a vulnerable road user?
Be aware of their presence and treat them with respect
Who should you show consideration to?
Children, Older people and the disabled
Who are the most vulnerable drivers?
Learners, the Inexperienced and older drivers
Where are pedestrians normally?
The pavement or the footpath
When should you take extra care with pedestrians?
If they have to walk on the road, because of street repairs or on country roads where there’s no pavement
Where are pedestrians advised to walk on country lanes?
The right side, so they’re facing on-coming traffic
How can you be aware of people walking on roads?
Signs may tell you
What other types of people would walk on the road?
Large groups of people
What should large groups of people do if they need to walk on the road?
At night, delegated people at the front (white) and rear (red) should carry bright lights to warn vehicles
What should you do if a pedestrian is already crossing a side road when you’re turning in?
Wait for them to cross, they have priority
What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing?
Be ready to slow down and stop
What should you do if you approach a zebra crossing?
Slow down and prepare to stop if someone is waiting to cross
What should you do if you approach a pelican crossing?
They’re light controlled.
During the flashing amber, give way to the pedestrians on the crossing, but if they then change to green whilst someone’s crossing, be patient and wait til they finish crossing
What is special about puffin crossings?
They have sensors to detect when people are on the crossing - they don’t change from red til the crossing is clear
What’s special about toucan crossings?
Cyclists can cross at the same time as pedestrians.
There’s no flashing amber phase
Why are children vulnerable road users?
They’re unpredictable and less likely to look before stepping into the road
What should you do when driving around schools?
Drive carefully & reduce your speed until you’re clear of the area
Be prepared for a school crossing patrol to stop traffic with stop signer
How do you know if you’re driving near a school zone?
Flashing amber lights under a school warning signs
What should you consider when in a school zone?
Don’t wait or park on yellow zigzag lines outside - clear view of the crossing area is needed by driver on the road and pedestrians on the pavement
What’s different about school buses and coaches?
The have a special sign in the back.
They may stop infrequently and not just at normal bus stops
What should you understand about old people on the road?
Be careful as they may have misjudged your speed.
Let them cross in their own speed.
How should you treat disabled people on the road?
As you would able-bodies people, but with more patience as they may need extra time
How may you identify a pedestrian with hearing difficulties?
May have a dog with a distinctive yellow or burgundy coloured coat
