Other Road Users

Sharing wide roads with cars, cyclists, pedestrians and vulnerable groups.

What this topic covers

Sharing wide roads with cars, cyclists, pedestrians and vulnerable groups. The full PCV Theory Test app contains 88 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.

Example 1

Your vehicle leaks diesel fuel on a roundabout. This will most affect

A. three-wheel vehicle drivers
B. motorcyclists ✓ correct
C. towed vehicles
D. car drivers

Explanation: When diesel fuel makes contact with most types of road surface it becomes extremely slippery. This can cause danger for all types of vehicle, but particularly those with two wheels, because it reduces the grip between tyres and the road surface.

Example 2

You are at a road junction, turning into a minor road. There are pedestrians crossing the minor road. You should

A. stop and wave the pedestrians across
B. sound your horn to let the pedestrians know that you are there
C. give way to the pedestrians who are already crossing ✓ correct
D. carry on, the pedestrians should give way to you

Explanation: Always look into the road you’re turning into. If there are pedestrians crossing, be considerate, but don’t wave or signal to them to cross. Signal your intention to turn as you approach.

Example 3

You are coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn right. What should you do?

A. Overtake on the right
B. Give a horn warning
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 4

At night you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light. What does this mean?

A. You are approaching roadworks
B. You are approaching an organised walk ✓ correct
C. You are approaching a slow-moving vehicle
D. You are approaching an accident black spot

Explanation: The people involved in the walk should be keeping to the left, but this can’t be assumed. Pass slowly, ensuring that you have the time to do so safely. Be aware that the pedestrians have their backs to you and might not know that you’re there.

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