Theory Test Vulnerable Road Users - Questions and Answers

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

A. By pointing to children on the opposite pavement
B. By displaying a red light
C. By displaying a stop sign
D. By giving you an arm signal

Answer - By displaying a stop sign

If a school crossing patrol steps out into the road with a stop sign you must stop. Don’t wave anyone across the road and don’t get impatient or rev your engine.

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
D. They might not see you turn

Answer - They are harder to see

Cyclists and motorcyclists are smaller than other vehicles and so are more difficult to see. They can easily become hidden from your view by cars parked near a junction.

You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should
you watch carefully for motorcycles?

A. Motorcycles are usually faster than cars
B. Police patrols often use motorcycles
C. Motorcycles are small and hard to see
D. Motorcycles have right of way

Answer - Motorcycles are small and hard to see

If you’re waiting to emerge from a side road watch out for motorcycles: they’re small and can be difficult to see. Be especially careful if there are parked vehicles restricting your view, there might be a motorcycle approaching. IF YOU DON’T KNOW, DON’T GO.

You are following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout
in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect
the cyclists to go?

A. Left
B. Right
C. Any direction
D. Straight ahead

Answer - Any direction

Cyclists approaching a roundabout in the left-hand lane may be turning right but may not have been able to get into the correct lane due to the heavy traffic. They may also feel safer keeping to the left all the way round the roundabout. Be aware of them and give them plenty of room.

There are flashing amber lights under a school warning
sign. What action should you take?

A. Reduce speed until you are clear of the area
B. Keep up your speed and sound your horn
C. Increase your speed to clear the area quickly
D. Wait at the lights until they change to green

Answer - Reduce speed until you are clear of the area

The flashing amber lights are switched on to warn you that children may be crossing near a school. Slow down and take extra care as you may have to stop.

You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should

A. expect the driver to drive badly
B. flash your lights and overtake
C. be aware that the driver's reactions may not be as fast
as yours
D. stay very close behind but be careful

Answer - be aware that the driver's reactions may not be as fast as yours

You must show consideration to other road users. The reactions of older drivers may be slower and they might need more time to deal with a situation. Be tolerant and don’t lose patience or show your annoyance.

Ahead of you there is a moving vehicle with a flashing
amber beacon. This means it is

A. slow moving
B. broken down
C. a doctor's car
D. a school crossing patrol

Answer - slow moving

As you approach the vehicle, assess the situation. Due to its slow progress you will need to judge whether it is safe to overtake.

You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist

A. just before you turn left
B. on a left-hand bend
C. on a one-way street
D. on a dual carriageway

Answer - just before you turn left

If you want to turn left and there’s a cyclist in front of you, hold back. Wait until the cyclist has passed the junction and then turn left behind them.

You see a pedestrian with a dog. The dog has a yellow on
burgundy coat. This especially warns you that the pedestrian
is

A. elderly
B. dog training
C. colour blind
D. deaf

Answer - deaf

Take extra care as the pedestrian may not be aware of vehicles approaching.

You see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road
ahead. You should

A. expect them to wait for you to pass
B. speed up to get past them quickly
C. stop and wave them across the road
D. be careful, they may misjudge your speed

Answer - be careful, they may misjudge your speed

Older people may have impaired hearing, vision, concentration and judgement. They may also walk slowly and so could take a long time to cross the road.

You are coming 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

Answer - Give the cyclist plenty of room

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

You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should
you watch carefully for motorcycles?

A. Motorcycles are usually faster than cars
B. Police patrols often use motorcycles
C. Motorcycles are small and hard to see
D. Motorcycles have a right of way

Answer - Motorcycles are small and hard to see

If you’re waiting to emerge from a side road watch out for motorcycles: they’re small and can be difficult to see. Be especially careful if there are parked vehicles restricting your view, there might be a motorcycle approaching. IF YOU DON’T KNOW, DON’T GO.

There is a slow-moving motorcyclist ahead of you. You are
unsure what the rider is going to do. You should

A. pass on the left
B. pass on the right
C. stay behind
D. move closer

Answer - stay behind

If a motorcyclist is travelling slowly it may be that they are looking for a turning or entrance. Be patient and stay behind them in case they need to make a sudden change of direction.

You are approaching a roundabout. There are horses just
ahead of you. You should

A. be prepared to stop
B. treat them like any other vehicle
C. give them plenty of room
D. accelerate past as quickly as possible
E. sound your horn as a warning

Answer -

be prepared to stop

give them plenty of room

Horse riders often keep to the outside of the roundabout even if they are turning right. Give them plenty of room and remember that they may have to cross lanes of traffic.

You are on a country road. What should you expect to see
coming towards you on YOUR side of the road?

A. Motorcycles
B. Bicycles
C. Pedestrians
D. Horse riders

Answer - Pedestrians

On a quiet country road always be aware that there may be a hazard just around the next bend, such as a slow-moving vehicle or pedestrians. Pedestrians are advised to walk on the right-hand side of the road if there is no pavement, so they may be walking towards you on your side of the road.

You are reversing around a corner when you notice a
pedestrian walking behind you. What should you do?

A. Slow down and wave the pedestrian across
B. Continue reversing and steer round the corner
C. Stop and give way
D. Continue reversing and sound your horn

Answer - Stop and give way

Wait until the pedestrian has passed, then look around again before you start to reverse. Don’t forget that you may not be able to see a small child directly behind your vehicle. Be aware of the possibility of hidden dangers.

You are turning left into a side road. Pedestrians are crossing
the road near the junction. You must

A. wave them on
B. sound your horn
C. switch on your hazard lights
D. wait for them to cross

Answer - wait for them to cross

Check that it’s clear before you turn into a junction. If there are pedestrians crossing they have priority, so let them cross in their own time.

A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because

A. moped riders can use it
B. it is controlled by a traffic warden
C. it is controlled by two flashing lights
D. cyclists can use it

Answer - cyclists can use it

Toucan crossings are shared by pedestrians and cyclists and they are shown the green light together. Cyclists are permitted to cycle across. The signals are push-button operated and there is no flashing amber phase.

You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the
other side of the road. Why should you be careful?

A. The bus may have broken down
B. Pedestrians may come from behind the bus
C. The bus may move off suddenly
D. The bus may remain stationary

Answer - Pedestrians may come from behind the bus

If you see a bus ahead watch out for pedestrians. They may not be able to see you if they’re crossing from behind the bus.

You are driving in slow-moving queues of traffic. Just before
changing lane you should

A. sound the horn
B. look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic
C. give a 'slowing down' arm signal
D. change down to first gear

Answer - look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

In this situation motorcyclists could be passing you on either side. Always check before you change lanes or change direction.