4. Vulnerable road users

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

In any direction

As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if older people are still crossing?

Wait patiently while they cross

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

How should you overtake horse riders?

Drive slowly and leave plenty of room

How should you react to inexperienced drivers?

Be patient and prepare for them to react more slowly

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

By displaying a 'stop' sign

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

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

This junction, controlled by traffic lights, has a marked area between two stop lines. What's this for?

To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic

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

Reduce speed until you're clear of the area

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

The pedestrian is deaf

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

The vehicle is slow moving

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

Pedestrians

What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?

Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road

What should you do if you want to turn left at a junction where pedestrians have started to cross?

Give way to them

What should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?

Be careful; they may misjudge your speed

What should you do when you see these horse riders in front?

Slow down and be ready to stop

What should you do when you're approaching this crossing?

Prepare to slow down and stop

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

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

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

Go very slowly

What's the purpose of these road markings?

To ensure children can see and be seen when they're crossing the road

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

At junctions

Which road users are most difficult to see when you're reversing your car?

Children

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

C

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

To check for traffic in their blind area

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in daylight?

So that the rider can be seen more easily

Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

Cyclists can use it

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

The rider may be blown in front of you

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

They may be overtaking on your right

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

They're harder to see

You see a horse rider as you approach a roundabout. What should you do if they're signalling right but keeping well to the left?

Stay well back

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

They're deaf and blind

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 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 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 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're about to overtake a cyclist. Why should you leave them as much room as you would give to a car?

The cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them

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

You're approaching this roundabout. What should you do when a cyclist is keeping to the left while signalling to turn right?

Allow them space to turn

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'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

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 on a country road that has no pavement. What should you anticipate finding on your side of the road?

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

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

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

Be prepared to stop

You're following a cyclist. What should you do when you wish to turn left a short distance ahead?

Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction

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

Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions

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

By taking further training