ADI Vulnerable Road Users

Question 1

When passing a cyclist on a single-lane road, how much space should a driver leave?

Accepted Answer

At least 1.5 m at speeds up to 30 mph, more at higher speeds

Answer

At least 0.5 m

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Enough space not to touch the cyclist

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At least 3 m at all speeds

Question 2

At what distance must you pass a horse and rider?

Accepted Answer

Slowly and with at least 2 m of space

Answer

As close as passing a pedestrian

Answer

At the same speed as normal traffic

Answer

Only when the rider signals it is safe

Question 3

A pedestrian is about to step onto a zebra crossing. What must the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give way to the pedestrian stepping onto the crossing

Answer

Sound the horn to warn the pedestrian

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Continue if the pedestrian has not yet stepped on

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Flash headlights to invite the pedestrian to cross

Question 4

What is the primary risk when opening a car door in traffic?

Accepted Answer

Striking a passing cyclist or motorcyclist — the 'Dutch reach' technique reduces this risk

Answer

Damage to the car door

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Triggering the central locking alarm

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Blocking the bus lane

Question 5

Children are particularly at risk as pedestrians because they:

Accepted Answer

Have poor judgment of speed and distance and can act unpredictably

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Are too slow to reach the pavement quickly

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Are always accompanied by adults

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Are visible at greater distances than adults

Question 6

When should you give extra care to motorcyclists in traffic?

Accepted Answer

When changing lanes, at junctions and in poor visibility when bikes are harder to see

Answer

Only at night

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Only when they are filtering through traffic

Answer

Only when they are on the motorway