WorksheetsTopic 5 Vulnerable Road Users
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?
You're turning left at a junction where pedestrians have started to cross. What should you do?
Go around them, leaving plenty of room
Stop and wave at them to cross
Sound your horn and proceed
Give way to them
You're turning left into a side road. What hazard should you be especially aware of?
Traffic congestion
Parked vehicles
One-way street
Pedestrians
You intend to turn right into a side road. Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning?
They may be overtaking on your left
They may be emerging from the side road
They may be overtaking on your right
They may be following you closely
Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?
Moped riders can use it
It's controlled by a traffic warden
It's controlled by two flashing lights
Cyclists can use it
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
By displaying a 'stop' sign
By giving you an arm signal
By displaying a red light
By pointing to children on the opposite pavement
Where would you see this sign?
In the window of a car taking children to school
On the rear of a school bus or coach
At the side of the road
At playground areas
What does this sign mean?
A route for pedestrians and cyclists
A route for pedestrians only
No route for pedestrians and cyclists
A route for cyclists only
You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick with a red band. What does this tell you?
They're deaf
They have limited mobility
They're blind
They're deaf and blind
What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road?
Wave them across so they know that you've seen them
Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting
Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time
Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing
What should you do when you see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead?
Stop and wave them across the road
Be careful; they may misjudge your speed
Speed up to get past them quickly
Expect them to wait for you to pass
You're coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn right. What should you do?
Overtake on the right
Give the cyclist plenty of room
Give a warning with your horn
Signal the cyclist to move across
Which of these should you allow extra room when overtaking?
Tractor
Lorry
Road-sweeping vehicle
Bicycle
Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
They might not see you turn
They're harder to see
They may want to turn into the side road
They may slow down to let you turn
You're waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?
Police patrols often use motorcycles
Motorcycles are usually faster than cars
Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions
Motorcycles have right of way
In daylight, an approaching motorcyclist is using dipped headlights. Why?
The rider is inviting you to proceed
To improve the rider's vision
To stop the battery overcharging
So that the rider can be seen more easily
Why should motorcyclists wear bright clothing?
Drivers often do not see them
They must do so by law
The colours are popular
It helps keep them cool in summer
You're unsure what a slow-moving motorcyclist ahead of you is going to do. What should you do?
Move closer
Pass on the right
Pass on the left
Stay behind
Why will a motorcyclist look round over their right shoulder just before turning right?
To listen for following traffic
To check for traffic in their blind area
It helps them balance as they turn
Motorcycles don't have mirrors
Which is the most vulnerable road user at road junctions?
Tractor driver
Car driver
Motorcyclist
Lorry driver
