Vulnerable Road Users Flashcards
Where should you take particular care to look for motorcyclists and cyclists?
At junctions
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?
Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?
Cyclists can use it
Where would you see this sign?
On the rear of a school bus or coach
What does this sign mean?
A route for pedestrians and cyclists
You’re waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?
Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions
What should you do when you’re following a learner driver who stalls at a junction?
Be patient, as you expect them to make mistakes
A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. Where should you expect the rider to go?
In any direction
What does this sign mean?
With-flow cycle lane
What should you do when you’re following a motorcyclist along a road that has a poor surface?
Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes
Who may use toucan crossings?
Cyclists and pedestrians
You’re driving past a line of parked cars. What should you do if a ball bounces out into the road ahead?
Slow down and be prepared to stop for children
The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean?
You shouldn’t wait or park your vehicle here
You want to reverse into a side road. What should you do if you aren’t sure that the area behind your car is clear?
Get out and check
You’re about to reverse into a side road. What should you do if a pedestrian is waiting to cross behind your car?
Give way to the pedestrian
Which road users are most difficult to see when you’re reversing your car?
Children
You want to turn right from a junction. What should you do if your view is restricted by parked vehicles?
Stop, then move forward slowly until you have a clear view
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?
To check for overtaking vehicles
You’ve driven up to a pelican crossing. What must you do while the amber light is flashing?
Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing
You’ve stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if a disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you and the lights change to green?
Wait for them to finish crossing
You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?
Check for traffic overtaking on your right
You’re driving in a slow-moving queue of traffic. What should you do just before changing lane?
Look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic
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?
Pedestrians might come from behind the bus
How should you overtake horse riders?
Drive slowly and leave plenty of room
Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?
The rider may be blown in front of you
You’re driving past parked cars. What should you do if you see a bicycle wheel sticking out between the cars?
Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist