DVSA Vulnerable Road Users

Question 1

You are approaching a zebra crossing where a person with a guide dog is waiting to cross. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and allow them to cross — do not rev your engine or sound the horn

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Sound your horn to alert the guide dog

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Flash your headlights to signal them to cross

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Drive on if the person has not yet stepped onto the crossing

Question 2

When overtaking a horse rider, what precautions should you take?

Accepted Answer

Pass slowly and give plenty of room — at least 2 metres at no more than 10 mph

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Overtake quickly to minimise the time alongside the horse

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Sound your horn to alert the rider before passing

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Flash your headlights to warn the rider

Question 3

You notice a group of children walking on a road with no pavement. Where should you expect them to be walking?

Accepted Answer

On the right-hand side of the road, facing oncoming traffic

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On the left-hand side of the road, with their backs to traffic

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In single file in the middle of the road

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On whichever side has more space

Question 4

You are turning left at a junction and see a cyclist in your left mirror. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Give way to the cyclist and let them pass before turning

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Speed up to turn before the cyclist reaches the junction

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Sound your horn to warn the cyclist

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Turn as the cyclist should give way to turning vehicles

Question 5

What does a flashing amber light at a pedestrian crossing mean?

Accepted Answer

You must give way to pedestrians still on the crossing, but may proceed if the crossing is clear

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You must stop because pedestrians have priority

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The crossing is out of order

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You must wait for the green light

Question 6

A motorcyclist is filtering through slow-moving traffic. As a driver, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Check your mirrors before changing lanes and be aware they may be passing between vehicles

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Move to block them as filtering is illegal

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Flash your headlights to warn them

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Open your car door to signal them to stop