Vulnerable Road Users
Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and disabled road users.
What this topic covers
Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and disabled road users. The full Driving Theory Test app contains 81 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.
Worked examples
Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?
- A.
- B.
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- D.
✓ correct
Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
- A. They may want to turn into the side road
- B. They may slow down to let you turn
- C. They are harder to see ✓ correct
- D. They might not see you turn
How would you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced?
- A. Sound your horn to warn them of your presence
- B. Be patient and prepare for them to react more slowly ✓ correct
- C. Flash your headlights to indicate that it is safe for them to proceed
- D. Overtake them as soon as possible
You are approaching this roundabout and see the cyclist signal right. Why is the cyclist keeping to the left?
- A. It is a quicker route for the cyclist
- B. The cyclist is going to turn left instead
- C. The cyclist thinks The Highway Code does not apply to bicycles
- D. The cyclist is slower and more vulnerable ✓ correct
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