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Other Road Users

Sharing the road with cars, cyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.

What this topic covers

Sharing the road with cars, cyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The full LGV & HGV Theory Test & Toolkit app contains 89 questions on this topic.

In the app's syllabus: Vulnerable road users, Other vehicles.

Worked examples

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

Example 1

Your vehicle leaks diesel fuel on a roundabout. Who will this affect most?

A. Drivers of three-wheeled vehicles
B. Motorcyclists ✓ correct
C. Towed vehicles
D. Car drivers

Explanation: When diesel fuel spills onto the road, it makes the road surface extremely slippery. This can cause danger for all types of vehicle, but particularly for those with 2 wheels, which rely on their tyres' grip to remain upright.

Example 2

You're approaching a roundabout. What should you do if you see a cyclist signalling to turn right?

A. Overtake on the right
B. Give a warning with your horn
C. Signal the cyclist to move across
D. Give the cyclist plenty of room ✓ correct

Explanation: Leave plenty of room if you’re following a cyclist who’s signalling to turn right at a roundabout. Give them space and time to get into the correct lane.

Example 3

What should you do when passing sheep on a road?

A. Keep close to avoid oncoming traffic
B. Drive very slowly ✓ correct
C. Pass quickly but quietly
D. Briefly sound your horn

Explanation: Slow down and be ready to stop if you see animals in the road ahead. Animals are easily frightened by noise and by vehicles passing too close to them. Stop if signalled to do so by the person in charge of the animals.

Example 4

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

A. Overtake the moped before the junction
B. Pull alongside the moped and stay level until just before the junction
C. Sound your horn as a warning and turn in front of the moped
D. Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction ✓ correct

Explanation: Passing the moped and then turning into the junction could mean that you cut across in front of the rider. This might cause them to slow down, stop or even lose control.

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