Other Vehicles

It’s very windy. What should you do if you’re behind a motorcyclist who’s overtaking a high-sided vehicle?

Keep well back

• In windy conditions, high-sided vehicles cause air turbulence

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in the day?

So that the rider can be seen more easily

You're being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. What should you do if it's taking a long time for it to overtake?

Slow down and allow the lorry time to pass

You’re travelling behind a bus. What should you do if it pulls up at a bus stop?

Look for pedestrians

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

Approaching an organised walk

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

The pedestrian is deaf

If you see a pedestrian carrying a white stick with a red band, what does this mean?

They are deaf and blind

What vehicle has blue flashing beacons?

Emergency vehicles

• E.g. Fire, Police, Ambulance, HM Coastguard, Bomb disposal, Mountain Rescue, Blood Transfusion

What vehicle has green flashing beacons?

Doctors car

What vehicle has amber flashing beacons?

Vehicle is slow moving or has stopped – e.g. a tractor