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vulnerable road users Flashcards

1
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what should you do if you want to turn left at a junction where pedestrians have started to cross?

A

give way to them

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what hazard should you be especially aware of if you’re turning left into a side road?

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pedestrians

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why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

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they may be overtaking on your right

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4
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why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

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cyclists can use it

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5
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how will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

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by displaying a ‘stop’ sign

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where would you see this sign?

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on the rear of a school bus or coach

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7
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what does this sign mean?

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a route for pedestrians and cyclists

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you see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that also has a red band - what does this mean?

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they’re deaf and blind

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what would you do if you see older people crossing the road ahead?

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be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

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what should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?

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be careful; they may misjudge your speed

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you’re approaching a roundabout - what should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right?

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give the cyclist plenty of room

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12
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which vehicle should you allow extra room as you overtake them?

A

bicycle

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why should you look carefully for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?

A

they’re harder to see

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14
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you’re waiting to come out of a side road - why should you look carefully for motorcycles?

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motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions

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15
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why do motorcycles use dipped headlights in daylight?

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so that the rider can be seen more easily

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16
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why do motorcyclists wear bright clothing?

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to make them more visible

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17
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why do motorcyclists often look round over their right shoulder just before turning right?

A

to check for traffic in their blind area

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18
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which is the most vulnerable road user?

A

motorcyclist

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you’re approaching a roundabout - what should you do if there are horses being ridden in front of you?

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give them plenty of room

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as you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green - what should you do if older people are still crossing?

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wait patiently while they cross

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what action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

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reduce speed until you’re clear of the area

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why should [keep school clear] road markings be kept clear?

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to allow children to see and be seen when they’re crossing the road

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you’re following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane - where would you expect the cyclists to go?

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any direction

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you’re travelling behind a moped - what should you do if you want to turn left a short distance ahead?

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stay behind until the moped has passed the junction

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you see a horse rider as you approach a roundabout - what should you do if they’re signalling right but keeping well to the left?

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stay well back

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26
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how should you react to inexperienced drivers?

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be patient and prepare for them to react more slowly

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27
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what should you do when you’re following a learner driver who stalls at a junction?

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be patient, as you expect them to make mistakes

28
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you’re on a country road - what should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road?

A

pedestrians

29
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you’re following a cyclist - what should you do when you wish to turn left a short distance ahead?

A

hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction

30
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a horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout - where should you expect the rider to go?

A

in any direction

31
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powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see - what must they display if they’re travelling on a dual carriageway?

A

flashing amber beacon

32
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what does it mean when a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon?

A

the vehicle is slow moving

33
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what should you do when you see horse riders in front?

A

slow down and be ready to stop

34
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what should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?

A

watch out for pedestrians walking in the road

35
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what should you do when you’re following a motorcyclist along a road that has a poor surface?

A

allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes

36
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you’re approaching a roundabout - what should you do when a cyclist is keeping to the left while signalling to turn right?

A

allow them space to turn

37
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what does it mean if you see a pedestrian with a dog that has a yellow or burgundy coat?

A

the pedestrian is deaf

38
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who may use toucan crossings?

A

cyclists and pedestrians

39
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this junction, controlled by traffic lights, has a marked area between two stop lines - what’s this for?

A

to allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic

40
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you’re about to overtake a cyclist - why should you leave them as much room as you would give to a car?

A

the cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them

41
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what should you do when you’re passing loose sheep on the road?

A

go very slowly

42
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at night, what does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light?

A

you’re approaching an organised walk

43
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you’ve just passed your driving test - how can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?

A

by taking further training

44
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you’re turning right from a main road into a side road and there’s no oncoming traffic - what should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

A

wait and give way to the pedestrians

45
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you’re travelling on a narrow section of road - what should you do if a horse rider ahead is riding in the centre of the lane?

A

stay behind and allow them to ride in this position

46
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you’re about to overtake a cyclist on a road that has a 30mph speed limit - how much room should you leave them as your overtake?

A

at least as much room as you would if you were overtaking a car

47
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you’re turning left from a main road into a side road - what should you do if there’s a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

A

wait and give way to the pedestrian

48
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you want to reverse into the side road - what should you do if you aren’t sure that the area behind your car is clear?

A

get out and check

49
Q

you’re about to reverse into a side road - what should you do if a pedestrian is waiting to cross behind your car?

A

give way to the pedestrian

50
Q

which road users are most difficult to see when youre reversing your car?

A

children

51
Q

you want to turn right from a junction - what should you do if your view is restricted by parked vehicles?

A

stop, then move forward slowly until you have a clear view

52
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you’re at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road - why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?

A

to check for overtaking vehicles

53
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you’ve driven up to a pelican crossing - what must you do while the amber light is flashing?

A

give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

54
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you’ve stopped at a pelican crossing - what should you do if a disaboled person is crossing slowly in front of you and the lights change to green?

A

wait for them to finish crossing

55
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you’re driving past a line of parked cars - what should you do if a ball bounces out into the road ahead?

A

slow down and be prepared to stop for children

56
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you want to turn right from a main road into a side road - what should you do just before turning?

A

check for traffic overtaking on your right

57
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you’re driving in a slow-moving queue of traffic - what should you do just before changing lane?

A

look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

58
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you’re driving in town - why should you be careful if there’s a bus at a bus stop on the other side of the road?

A

pedestrians might come from behind the bus

59
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how should you overtake horse riders?

A

drive slowly and leave plenty of room

60
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why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

A

the rider may be blown in front of you

61
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where should you take particular care to look for motorcyclists and cyclists?

A

at junctions

62
Q

the road outside a school is marked with yellow zig-zag lines - what do these lines mean?

A

you shouldn’t wait or park your vehicle here

63
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you’re driving past parked cars - what should you do if you see a bicycle wheel sticking out between the cars?

A

slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist

64
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you’re driving at night - what should you do if you’re dazzled by a vehicle behind you?

A

set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position

65
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you’re driving towards a zebra crossing - what should you do if a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross?

A

be prepared to stop

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