Vulnerable Road Users

1. Question

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

Go around them, leaving plenty of room
Stop and wave at them to cross
Sound your horn and proceed
Give way to them

2. Question

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

One-way street
Pedestrians
Traffic congestion
Parked vehicles

3. Question

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

They may be overtaking on your left
They may be following you closely
They may be emerging from the side road
They may be overtaking on your right

4. Question

Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

Moped riders can use it
It's controlled by a traffic warden
It's controlled by two flashing lights
Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together

5. Question

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

By pointing to children waiting to cross
By displaying a red light
By displaying a 'stop' sign
By giving you an arm signal

6. Question

Where would you see this sign?

In the window of a car taking children to school
At the side of the road
At playground areas
On the rear of a school bus or coach

7. Question

What does this sign mean?

No route for pedestrians and cyclists
A route for pedestrians only
A route for cyclists only
A route for pedestrians and cyclists

8. Question

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

They have limited mobility
They're deaf
They're blind
They're deaf and blind

9. Question

What would you do if you see older people crossing the road ahead?

Wave them across so they know that you've seen them
Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time
Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting
Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing

10. Question

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

Expect them to wait for you to pass
Speed up to get past them quickly
Stop and wave them across the road
Be careful; they may misjudge your speed

11. Question

You’re approaching a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right?

Overtake on the right
Give a warning with your horn
Signal the cyclist to move across
Give the cyclist plenty of room

12. Question

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

Lorry
Tractor
Bicycle
Road-sweeper

13. Question

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

They may want to turn into the side road
They may slow down to let you turn
They're harder to see
They might not see you turn

14. Question

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

Motorcycles are usually faster than cars
Police patrols often use motorcycles
Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions
Motorcycles have right of way

15. Question

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in daylight?

So that the rider can be seen more easily
To stop the battery overcharging
To improve the rider’s vision
The rider is inviting you to proceed

16. Question

Why do motorcyclists wear bright clothing?

They must do so by law
It helps keep them cool in summer
The colours are popular
To make them more visible

17. Question

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

To listen for traffic behind them
Motorcycles don't have mirrors
It helps them balance as they turn
To check for traffic in their blind area

18. Question

Which is the most vulnerable road user?

Car driver
Tractor driver
Lorry driver
Motorcyclist

19. Question

You’re approaching a roundabout. What should you do if there are horses being ridden in front of you?

Sound your horn as a warning
Treat them like any other vehicle
Give them plenty of room
Accelerate past as quickly as possible

20. Question

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

Wave them to cross as quickly as they can
Rev your engine to make them hurry
Flash your lights in case they haven't noticed you
Wait patiently while they cross

21. Question

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
Keep up your speed and sound the horn
Increase your speed to clear the area quickly
Wait at the lights until they stop flashing

22. Question

Why should these road markings be kept clear?

To allow children to be dropped off at school
To allow teachers to park
To allow children to be picked up after school
To allow children to see and be seen when they're crossing the road

23. Question

Where would you see this sign?

Near a school crossing
At a playground entrance
On a school bus
At a ‘pedestrians only’ area

24. Question

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

Left
Right
Any direction
Straight ahead

25. Question

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

Overtake the moped before the junction
Pull alongside the moped and stay level until just before the junction
Sound your horn as a warning and pull in front of the moped
Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction

26. Question

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?

Proceed as normal
Keep close to them
Cut in front of them
Stay well back

27. Question

How should you react to inexperienced drivers?

Sound your horn to warn them of your presence
Be patient and prepare for them to react more slowly
Flash your headlights to indicate that it's safe for them to proceed
Overtake them as soon as possible

28. Question

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
Stay very close behind and flash your headlights
Start to rev your engine if they take too long to restart
Immediately steer around them and drive on

29. Question

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

Motorcycles
Bicycles
Pedestrians
Horse riders

30. Question

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

Overtake the cyclist before you reach the junction
Pull alongside the cyclist and stay level until after the junction
Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction
Go around the cyclist on the junction

31. Question

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

In any direction
To the right
To the left
Straight ahead

32. Question

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 red beacon
Flashing green beacon
Flashing blue beacon
Flashing amber beacon

33. Question

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

The vehicle is slow moving
The vehicle has broken down
The vehicle is a doctor's car
The vehicle belongs to a school crossing patrol

34. Question

What does this sign mean?

Contraflow cycle lane
With-flow cycle lane
Cycles and buses only
No cycles or buses

35. Question

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

Pull out to the middle of the road
Slow down and be ready to stop
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Give a right-turn signal

36. Question

What’s the purpose of these road markings?

To ensure children can see and be seen when they're crossing the road
To enable teachers to have clear access to the school
To ensure delivery vehicles have easy access to the school
To enable parents to pick up or drop off children safely

37. Question

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

Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road
Use your right-hand mirror more often
Speed up to get past the roadworks more quickly
Position close to the left-hand kerb

38. Question

What should you do when you’re following a motorcyclist along a road that has a poor surface?

Follow closely so they can see you in their mirrors
Overtake immediately to avoid delays
Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes
Allow the same room as normal to avoid wasting road space

39. Question

What does this sign mean?

No cycling
Cycle route ahead
Cycle parking only
End of cycle route

40. Question

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

Sound your horn
Overtake them
Assume they're turning left
Allow them space to turn

41. Question

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

Prepare to slow down and stop
Stop and wave the pedestrians across
Speed up and pass by quickly
Continue unless the pedestrians step out

42. Question

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

The pedestrian is an older person
The pedestrian is a dog trainer
The pedestrian is colour-blind
The pedestrian is deaf

43. Question

Who may use toucan crossings?

Motorcyclists and cyclists
Motorcyclists and pedestrians
Only cyclists
Cyclists and pedestrians

44. Question

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

To allow taxis to position in front of other traffic
To allow people with disabilities to cross the road
To allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross the road together
To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic

45. Question

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 speed up
The cyclist might get off their bicycle
The cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them
The cyclist might have to make a left turn

46. Question

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

Briefly sound your horn
Go very slowly
Pass quickly but quietly
Herd them to the side of the road

47. Question

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

You're approaching roadworks
You're approaching an organised walk
You're approaching a slow-moving vehicle
You're approaching a traffic danger spot

48. Question

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

By always staying close to the vehicle in front
By never going over 40 mph
By staying in the left-hand lane on all roads
By taking further training

49. Question

You’re turning right from a main road into a side road. There’s no oncoming traffic. What should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road? (NI EXEMPT)

Turn in because the pedestrians are safe on the pavement
Wave at the pedestrians, inviting them to cross the road
Wait and give way to the pedestrians
Sound your horn to alert the pedestrians to your presence

50. Question

You’re travelling on a narrow section of road. What should you do if a horse rider ahead is riding in the centre of the lane? (NI EXEMPT)

Sound your horn to alert them to your presence
Stay behind and allow them to ride in this position
Move across to the right and try to ease past them
Get up close behind to encourage them to move aside

51. Question

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
At least a car’s width
At least a car’s length
At least 2 car widths

52. Question

You’re turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there’s a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road? (NI EXEMPT)

Flash your lights to encourage the pedestrian to cross
Carry on turning into the side road
Sound your horn to let the pedestrian know you’re there
Wait and give way to the pedestrian

53. Question

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?

Look through the rear window only
Get out and check
Check the mirrors only
Carry on, assuming it's clear

54. Question

You’re about to reverse into a side road. What should you do if a pedestrian is waiting to cross behind your car?

Wave to the pedestrian to stop
Give way to the pedestrian
Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian
Reverse before the pedestrian starts to cross

55. Question

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

Motorcyclists
Car drivers
Cyclists
Children

56. Question

You want to turn right from a junction. What should you do if your view is restricted by parked vehicles?

Move out quickly, but be prepared to stop
Sound your horn and pull out if there's no reply
Stop, then move forward slowly until you have a clear view
Stop, get out and look along the main road to check

57. Question

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 look for pedestrians about to cross
To check for overtaking vehicles
To make sure the side road is clear
To check for emerging traffic

58. Question

You’ve driven up to a pelican crossing. What must you do while the amber light is flashing?

Signal the pedestrian to cross
Always wait for the green light before proceeding
Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing
Wait for the red-and-amber light before proceeding

59. Question

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
Drive in front of them
Edge forward slowly
Sound your horn

60. Question

You’re driving past a line of parked cars. What should you do if a ball bounces out into the road ahead?

Continue driving at the same speed and sound your horn
Continue driving at the same speed and flash your headlights
Slow down and be prepared to stop for children
Stop and wave the children across to fetch their ball

61. Question

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?

Cancel your right-turn signal
Select first gear
Check for traffic overtaking on your right
Stop and set the parking brake

62. Question

You’re driving in a slow-moving queue of traffic. What should you do just before changing lane?

Sound the horn and flash your lights
Look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic
Give a ‘slowing down’ arm signal
Change down to first gear

63. Question

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?

The bus might have broken down
Pedestrians might come from behind the bus
The bus might move off suddenly
The bus might remain stationary

64. Question

How should you overtake horse riders?

Drive up close and overtake as soon as possible
Speed isn't important but allow plenty of room
Use your horn just once to warn them
Drive slowly and leave plenty of room

65. Question

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

The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind
The rider may be blown in front of you
The rider may stop suddenly
The rider may be travelling faster than normal

66. Question

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

On dual carriageways
At junctions
At zebra crossings
On one-way streets

67. Question

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

You may park on the lines when dropping off schoolchildren
You may park on the lines when picking up schoolchildren
You shouldn't wait or park your vehicle here
You must stay with your vehicle if you park here

68. Question

You’re driving past parked cars. What should you do if you see a bicycle wheel sticking out between the cars?

Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn
Slow down and wave the cyclist across
Brake sharply and flash your headlights
Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist

69. Question

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
Set your mirror to dazzle the other driver
Brake sharply to a stop
Switch your rear lights on and off

70. Question

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

Continue on your way
Wave to the person to cross
Wave to the person to wait
Be prepared to stop

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