vulnerable road users

Question 1

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

Answer 1

give way to them

Question 2

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

Answer 2

pedestrians

Question 3

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

Answer 3

they may be overtaking on your right

Question 4

why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

Answer 4

cyclists can use it

Question 5

how will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

Answer 5

by displaying a ‘stop’ sign

Question 6

where would you see this sign?

Answer 6

on the rear of a school bus or coach

Question 7

what does this sign mean?

Answer 7

a route for pedestrians and cyclists

Question 8

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

Answer 8

they’re deaf and blind

Question 9

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

Answer 9

be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

Question 10

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

Answer 10

be careful; they may misjudge your speed

Question 11

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

Answer 11

give the cyclist plenty of room

Question 12

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

Answer 12

bicycle

Question 13

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

Answer 13

they’re harder to see

Question 14

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

Answer 14

motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions

Question 15

why do motorcycles use dipped headlights in daylight?

Answer 15

so that the rider can be seen more easily

Question 16

why do motorcyclists wear bright clothing?

Answer 16

to make them more visible

Question 17

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

Answer 17

to check for traffic in their blind area

Question 18

which is the most vulnerable road user?

Answer 18

motorcyclist

Question 19

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

Answer 19

give them plenty of room

Question 20

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

Answer 20

wait patiently while they cross

Question 21

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

Answer 21

reduce speed until you’re clear of the area

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

any direction

Question 24

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

Answer 24

stay behind until the moped has passed the junction

Question 25

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?

Answer 25

stay well back

Question 26

how should you react to inexperienced drivers?

Answer 26

be patient and prepare for them to react more slowly

Question 27

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

Answer 27

be patient, as you expect them to make mistakes

Question 28

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

Answer 28

pedestrians

Question 29

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

Answer 29

hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction

Question 30

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

Answer 30

in any direction

Question 31

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?

Answer 31

flashing amber beacon

Question 32

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

Answer 32

the vehicle is slow moving

Question 33

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

Answer 33

slow down and be ready to stop

Question 34

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

Answer 34

watch out for pedestrians walking in the road

Question 35

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

Answer 35

allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes

Question 36

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

Answer 36

allow them space to turn

Question 37

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

Answer 37

the pedestrian is deaf

Question 38

who may use toucan crossings?

Answer 38

cyclists and pedestrians

Question 39

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

Answer 39

to allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic

Question 40

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

Answer 40

the cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them

Question 41

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

Answer 41

go very slowly

Question 42

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

Answer 42

you’re approaching an organised walk

Question 43

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

Answer 43

by taking further training

Question 44

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?

Answer 44

wait and give way to the pedestrians

Question 45

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?

Answer 45

stay behind and allow them to ride in this position

Question 46

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?

Answer 46

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

Question 47

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?

Answer 47

wait and give way to the pedestrian

Question 48

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?

Answer 48

get out and check

Question 49

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

Answer 49

give way to the pedestrian

Question 50

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

Answer 50

children

Question 51

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

Answer 51

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

Question 52

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?

Answer 52

to check for overtaking vehicles

Question 53

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

Answer 53

give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

Question 54

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?

Answer 54

wait for them to finish crossing

Question 55

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

Answer 55

slow down and be prepared to stop for children

Question 56

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

Answer 56

check for traffic overtaking on your right

Question 57

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

Answer 57

look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

Question 58

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?

Answer 58

pedestrians might come from behind the bus

Question 59

how should you overtake horse riders?

Answer 59

drive slowly and leave plenty of room

Question 60

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

Answer 60

the rider may be blown in front of you

Question 61

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

Answer 61

at junctions

Question 62

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

Answer 62

you shouldn’t wait or park your vehicle here

Question 63

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

Answer 63

slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist

Question 64

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

Answer 64

set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position

Question 65

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

Answer 65

be prepared to stop