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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 PCV Theory Test & Toolkit app contains 80 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

While driving at night, you see a pedestrian ahead. What does it mean if they're wearing reflective clothing and carrying a red light?

A. You're approaching slow-moving vehicles
B. You're approaching an incident hotspot
C. You're approaching an organised walk ✓ correct
D. You're approaching road workers

Explanation: Pedestrians who are part of an organised walk using the road at night should wear bright or reflective clothing. The walker in front should display a white light, while the one at the back should display a red light. Be particularly careful, slow down and give the walkers plenty of room.

Example 2

When are motorcyclists particularly vulnerable?

A. At traffic lights
B. When leaving motorways
C. In gusting winds ✓ correct
D. Near zebra crossings

Explanation: Always be concerned for the safety of other road users. Be aware of the various factors and situations where you may have to take action to keep more vulnerable road users safe.

Example 3

What should you do when you're driving through a bus station?

A. Sound your horn as you enter
B. Look for people leaving buses ✓ correct
C. Drive through quickly if you're not stopping
D. Change your destination boards

Explanation: Bus stations are busy places. If people are in a rush, they may not always look properly before getting off a bus. Keep your speed down and look for manoeuvring vehicles or pedestrians stepping into your path.

Example 4

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

A. Go around the cyclist on the junction
B. Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction ✓ correct
C. Pull alongside the cyclist and stay level until after the junction
D. Overtake the cyclist before the junction

Explanation: Make allowances for cyclists. Allow them plenty of room, and be aware that they also have to deal with hazards. They might swerve or change direction suddenly to avoid uneven road surfaces.

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