Vulnerable Road Users

Who are vulnerable road users?

• Pedestrians, 

• Children, 

• Older People

• People with disabilities

• Cyclists

• Motorcycle riders

• Horse Riders

• Learner Drivers, new drivers, and older drivers

• Animals being herded along the road. 

What hazard should you be especially aware of if you're turning left into a side road?

Pedestrians

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

They may be overtaking on your right

Why is a toucan crossing different from a puffin crossing?

Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together.

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

By displaying a ’stop’ sign.

Where would you see this sign?

On the rear of a school bus or coach.

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

They’re deaf and blind.

Which vehicle should you allow extra room as you overtake them? Why?

Bicycle. They may:
• need to veer around a pothole, drain or other hazard

• be buffeted by side wind

• be made unsteady by your vehicle.

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

They’re harder to see.

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in daylight?

So that the rider can be seen more easily.

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

To check for traffic in their blind area.

Which are the most vulnerable road users?

Pedestrians and riders on two wheels.

What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

Reduce your speed until you’re clear of the area.

Where would you see this sign?

On a school bus.

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

Any direction.

You're travelling behind a moped. What should you do if you want to turn left a short distance ahead?

Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction.

You're on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road?

Pedestrians

Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they're travelling on a dual carriageway?

Flashing amber beacon

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

The vehicle is slow moving.

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

The pedestrian is deaf.

Who may use toucan crossings?

Cyclists and pedestrians.

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

You’re approaching an organised walk.

You’ve just passed your driving test. How can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?

By taking further training.

You’re about to overtake a cyclist on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit. How much room should you leave them as you overtake?

At least as much room as you would if you were overtaking a car.

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 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.

Where should you take particular care to look for motorcyclists and cyclists?

At junctions.

The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean?

You shouldn’t wait or park your vehicle there.

You're driving at night. What should you do if you're dazzled by a vehicle behind you?

Set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position.