Vulnerable road users

Question 1

You’re driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross?

Answer 1

Be prepared to stop

Question 2

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

Answer 2

any direction

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The rider may be blown in front of you

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Go very slowly

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Give the cyclist plenty of room

Question 6

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?

Answer 6

Pedestrians may come from behind the bus

Question 7

A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because

Answer 7

cyclists can use it

Question 8

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

Answer 8

wait for them to cross

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Stop and give way

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Pedestrians

Question 11

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

Answer 11

give them plenty of room

Question 12

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

Answer 12

stay behind

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Motorcycles are small and hard to see

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Give the cyclist plenty of room

Question 15

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

Answer 15

be careful, they may misjudge your speed

Question 16

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

Answer 16

deaf

Question 17

You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist

Answer 17

just before you turn left

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Reduce speed until you are clear of the area

Question 19

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

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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

Answer 20

They are harder to see

Question 21

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

Answer 21

wait and allow them to cross

Question 22

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

Answer 22

they are harder to see

so that the rider can be seen more easily

Question 23

At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?

Answer 23

• cyclists
• motorcyclist and
• pedestrians

Question 24

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

Answer 24

wait because they will take longer to cross

Question 25

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?

Answer 25

They will have a flashing amber light

Question 26

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

Answer 26

- Allow plenty of room - Go very slowly - Be ready to stop

Question 27

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

Answer 27

children

Question 28

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

Answer 28

the cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them

Question 29

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

Answer 29

to check for overtaking vehicles such as motocyclist

Question 30

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

Answer 30

reduce speed until you are clear of the area

Question 31

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

Answer 31

be patient, as you expect them to make mistakes

Question 32

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

Answer 32

wait and give way to pedestrians

Question 33

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

Answer 33

any direction

Question 34

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

Answer 34

to check for traffic in their blind area

Question 35

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

Answer 35

set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position

Question 36

you are driven up to a pelican crossing. what must you do while the amber light is flashing?

Answer 36

give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

Question 37

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

Answer 37

the vehicle is slow moving

Question 38

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

Answer 38

you are approaching an organised walk

Question 39

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?

Answer 39

get out and check

Question 40

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

Answer 40

by taking further training

Question 41

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

Answer 41

they may be overtaking on your right

Question 42

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

Answer 42

they are deaf and blind

Question 43

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

Answer 43

look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

Question 44

why should you look carefully for motorcyclists?

Answer 44

they can be hidden behind obstructions

Question 45

what does yellow zigzag lines mean outside of schools?

Answer 45

you shoudn't wait or park your vehicle here

Question 46

how will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

Answer 46

by displaying a stop sign

Question 47

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

Answer 47

allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes

Question 48

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

Answer 48

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