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Vulnerable road users Flashcards

1
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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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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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Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

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The rider may be blown in front of you

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4
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What should you do when you’re passing loose sheep on the road?

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Go very slowly

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5
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You’re approaching a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right?

A

Give the cyclist plenty of room

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You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?

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Pedestrians may come from behind the bus

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A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because

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cyclists can use it

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you are turning left into a side road. Pedestrians are crossing the road near the junction.

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wait for them to cross

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9
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You are reversing around a corner when you notice a pedestrian walking behind you. What should you do?

A

Stop and give way

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10
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You are on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on YOUR side of the road?

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Pedestrians

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You are approaching a roundabout. There are horses just ahead of you. You should

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give them plenty of room

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there is a slow-moving motorcyclist ahead of you. You are unsure what the rider is going to do. You should

A

stay behind

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13
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you are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?

A

Motorcycles are small and hard to see

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14
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You are coming to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn right. What should you do?

A

Give the cyclist plenty of room

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You see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead. You should

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be careful, they may misjudge your speed

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You see a pedestrian with a dog. The dog has a yellow or burgundy coat. This especially warns you that the pedestrian is

A

deaf

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17
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You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist

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just before you turn left

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18
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There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take?

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Reduce speed until you are clear of the area

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You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should

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be aware that the driver’s reactions may not be as fast as yours

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20
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Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?

A

They are harder to see

21
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you are turning left into a side road from a main road. People are already crossing the side road. You should

A

wait and allow them to cross

22
Q

in daylight, a motorcyclist is using dipped headlights. Why?

A

they are harder to see

so that the rider can be seen more easily

23
Q

At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?

A
  • cyclists
  • motorcyclist and
  • pedestrians
24
Q

As you approach a pelican crossing the lights change to green. Elderly people are halfway across. You should

A

wait because they will take longer to cross

25
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powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and hard to see. How do they give early warning when they are on a dual carriageway?

A

They will have a flashing amber light

26
Q

Which THREE should you do when passing sheep on the road?

A
  • Allow plenty of room
  • Go very slowly
  • Be ready to stop
27
Q

Who is especially in danger of not being seen when you reverse your car?

A

children

28
Q

why should you leave plenty of room when overtaking a cyclist?

A

the cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them

29
Q

why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning right?

A

to check for overtaking vehicles such as motocyclist

30
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what should you do if you see a flashing amber light under a school warning sign?

A

reduce speed until you are clear of the area

31
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what should you do when you are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction?

A

be patient, as you expect them to make mistakes

32
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what should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

A

wait and give way to pedestrians

33
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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

any direction

34
Q

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

A

to check for traffic in their blind area

35
Q

you are driving at night. what should you do if you are dazzled by a vehicle behind you?

A

set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position

36
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you are 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

37
Q

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

A

the vehicle is slow moving

38
Q

at night, what should you do if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light

A

you are approaching an organised walk

39
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you want to reverse into a side road. what should you do if you are not sure that the area behind your car is clear?

A

get out and check

40
Q

how can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?

A

by taking further training

41
Q

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

A

they may be overtaking on your right

42
Q

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

A

they are deaf and blind

43
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you are driving in a slow-moving queue of traffic. what should you do just before changing lane?

A

look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

44
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why should you look carefully for motorcyclists?

A

they can be hidden behind obstructions

45
Q

what does yellow zigzag lines mean outside of schools?

A

you shoudn’t wait or park your vehicle here

46
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how will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

A

by displaying a stop sign

47
Q

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

A

allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes

48
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you want turn right from a junction. what should you do if your view is restricted by parked vehicles?

A

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

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