What this topic covers
Some road users are far less protected than you. Expect questions on giving cyclists room, watching for children near schools, and passing horses slowly and widely.
Practice questions
Q1When passing a cyclist, you should leave:
Give cyclists plenty of space — at least 1.5 metres at lower speeds, and more at higher speeds. They may need to avoid drains and potholes.
Q2You're turning left and a cyclist is on your left going straight on. You should:
Never turn across a cyclist who is going ahead. Wait until they have passed the junction before completing your turn.
Q3Near a school at the start and end of the day, you should:
Children can be unpredictable. Slow down, watch carefully, and never park or stop on the yellow zig-zag lines outside schools.
Q4When passing horse riders you should:
Horses can be easily frightened. Pass slowly and wide, avoid sudden noise, and be ready to stop.
Q5An older pedestrian is crossing slowly as your light turns green. You should:
Give older or slower pedestrians time to finish crossing safely before you move off, even if your light has changed.
Q6On a country road with no pavement, you see pedestrians ahead. You should:
Walkers may be on either side, sometimes facing you. Slow right down and give them plenty of room as you pass.
Q7A pedestrian is waiting to cross a side road that you're about to turn into. You should:
The Highway Code says give way to pedestrians waiting to cross a road you're turning into, as well as those already crossing.
Q8An ice-cream van has stopped on the opposite side of the road. You should:
Children can dash across to or from an ice-cream van without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Q9A pedestrian is carrying a white stick with a red band. This tells you they are:
A white cane shows the person is blind; a red band added to it means they are deaf as well as blind, so take extra care.
Q10A cyclist ahead is riding towards the middle of the lane. You should:
Cyclists may ride centrally to be seen or to avoid drains and potholes. Wait until you can pass with at least 1.5 metres.
Q11The marked area with a cycle symbol just before the stop line at traffic lights is for:
It's an advanced stop line. Stop behind the first white line and leave the cycle box clear for cyclists.
Q12In slow-moving or queuing traffic, motorcyclists may:
Motorbikes often filter through slow traffic, so check your mirrors and blind spots before changing lane or position.
Q13At night you meet an organised group walking along the road. The person at the back should be showing:
Walkers in an organised group should show a white light at the front and a red light at the back. Pass slowly and carefully.
Q14A powered wheelchair or mobility scooter on the road usually travels:
These travel slowly, so be patient, give plenty of room, and don't pass too close.
Q15A bus ahead has stopped and children are getting off. You should:
Children can step out suddenly around a stopped bus. Slow down and be ready to stop.
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