Vulnerable road users Cartes | Quizlet

The most vulnerable road users

pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders.

show consideration to

children, older people and disabled people.

most vulnerable types of driver.

Learners, inexperienced and older drivers

When may pedestrians have to walk on the road

• when the pavement is closed due to street repairs •on country roads where there's no pavement.

country roads,

pedestrians are advised to walk on the right-hand side of the road so they're facing oncoming traffic. Signs may warn you of people walking in the road.

organised walk,

A large group of people, such as those on an organised walk, may walk on the left-hand side. At night, delegated people at the front and rear of the group should carry bright lights - white at the front, red at the rear - to warn approaching vehicles of their presence.

pedestrians already crossing when you're turning into a side road.

They have priority, so wait for them to cross.

· Zebra crossings

slow down and prepare to stop if someone is waiting to cross.

Pelican crossings

light-controlled. During the flashing amber phase, give way to pedestrians on the crossing. If the lights change to green while someone is still crossing, be patient and wait until they've finished crossing.

• Puffin crossings

have sensors to detect when people are on the crossing. The lights don't change from red until the crossing is clear.

• Toucan crossings

cyclists can cross at the same time as pedestrians. There's no flashing amber phase.

Children

particularly vulnerable as road users because they can be unpredictable. They're less likely than other pedestrians to look before stepping into the road.

Drive carefully near schools.

• There may be flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. Reduce your speed until you're clear of the area. · Be prepared for a school crossing patrol to stop the traffic by stepping out into the road with a stop sign.

yellow zigzag lines outside a school.

Don't wait or park on yellow zigzag lines outside a school. A clear view of the crossing area outside the school is needed by • drivers on the road - pedestrians on the pavement.

Buses and coaches

Buses and coaches carrying schoolchildren show a special sign in the back. This indicates that they may stop frequently and not just at normal bus stops.

older people about to cross the road ahead,

be careful as they may have misjudged your speed. If they're crossing, be patient and allow them to cross in their own time.

disabled pedestrians

Treat disabled pedestrians as you would able-bodied ones, but be patient as they may need extra time to cross the road.

A pedestrian with hearing difficulties

may have a dog with a distinctive yellow or burgundy coloured coat.

A person carrying a white stick with a red band, or walking with a dog wearing a red-and-white checked harness,

is both deaf and blind.

Cyclists

they're slower and more vulnerable.

In some areas,

signs may indicate special cycle or shared cycle and pedestrian routes.

Advanced stop lines

stop provided to allow cyclists to position themselves in front of other traffic. When the lights are red or about to become red, you should stop at the first white line.

overtaking a cyclist,

give them as much room as you would a car. They may need to swerve • to avoid a drain or an uneven road surface . if they're affected by the wind.

A cyclist going slowly, or glancing over their shoulder to check for traffic,

may be planning to turn right. Stay behind and give them plenty of room.

overtaking a cyclist (or moped) just before you turn left.

Never overtake a cyclist (or moped) just before you turn left. Hold back and wait until they've passed the junction before you turn.

emerging from a junction,

look carefully for cyclists. They're not as easy to see as larger vehicles. Also look out for cyclists emerging from junctions.

cyclists at a roundabout.

They're slower and more vulnerable than other road users, and may decide to stay in the left-hand lane whatever direction they're planning to take. Hold back and give them plenty of room.

following or overtaking a motorcycle,

Remember to leave extra room while following or overtaking a motorcycle, and look out for indications that they may be about to turn right. Look carefully for them at junctions, as they're smaller than other road users and are harder to see.

When you're moving in queues of traffic, be aware that motorcyclists may

filter between lanes cut in just in front of you • pass very close to you.

Before you turn right,

right, always check for other traffic, especially motorcyclists, who may be overtaking.

slow-moving motorcyclist ahead and you're unsure what the rider is going to do,

stay behind them in case they need change direction suddenly.

In order to improve their visibility,

motorcyclists often wear bright clothing and ride with dipped headlights, even during the day.

safety equipment,

such as a helmet, to protect themselves. If there's been an accident and you find a motorcyclist has been injured, seek medical assistance. Don't remove their helmet unless it's essential.

Animals

Always drive carefully if there are horses or other animals on the road. Go very slowly and be ready to stop.

When it's safe to overtake

• drive slowly . leave plenty of room.

roundabout.

Horse riders, like cyclists, may keep to the left, even if they're signalling right. Stay well back.

reactions of other drivers,

especially inexperienced or older drivers, may be slower than yours. Learner drivers may make a mistake, such as stalling at a junction. Try to be patient.

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