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Vulnerable Road Users

Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and older or disabled road users.

What this topic covers

Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and older or disabled road users. The full Car Driving Theory Test app contains 68 questions on this topic.

In the app's syllabus: Pedestrians, Children, Elderly drivers, Disabled people, Cyclists, Motorcyclists, Animals, New drivers.

Worked examples

Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.

Example 1

Where would you see this sign?

A. On the rear of a school bus or coach ✓ correct
B. At playground areas
C. At the side of the road
D. In the window of a car taking children to school

Explanation: Vehicles that are used to carry children to and from school will be travelling at busy times of the day. If you're following a vehicle with this sign, be prepared for it to make frequent stops. It might pick up or set down passengers in places other than normal bus stops.

Example 2

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

A. The rider may be travelling faster than normal
B. The rider may stop suddenly
C. The rider may be blown in front of you ✓ correct
D. The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind

Explanation: If you're driving in high winds, be aware that the conditions might make a motorcyclist (or cyclist) swerve or wobble. Take this into consideration if you're following or wish to overtake a two-wheeled vehicle.

Example 3

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

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

Explanation: Be aware that older people might take a long time to cross the road. They might also be hard of hearing and not hear you approaching. Do not hurry older people across the road by getting too close to them or revving your engine.

Example 4

How should you overtake horse riders?

A. Drive slowly and leave plenty of room ✓ correct
B. Use your horn just once to warn them
C. Speed is not important but allow plenty of room
D. Drive up close and overtake as soon as possible

Explanation: When you decide to overtake a horse rider, make sure you can do so safely before you move out. Leave them plenty of room and pass slowly. Passing too close could startle the horse and unseat the rider.

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