PCV Vulnerable Road Users 2

Question 1

You are driving a bus on a residential street and see children playing near the kerb. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop, as children may run into the road

Answer

Sound your horn to warn them

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Maintain your speed as they are on the pavement

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Flash your headlights to get their attention

Question 2

When approaching a pelican crossing, you see a flashing amber light. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Give way to any pedestrians still on the crossing, then proceed if clear

Answer

Accelerate to clear the crossing quickly

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Stop and wait for the green light

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Sound your horn to hurry pedestrians

Question 3

How should you react when you see a person with a white stick at a pedestrian crossing?

Accepted Answer

Be prepared for them to take longer to cross and give them extra time

Answer

Treat them the same as any other pedestrian

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Sound your horn so they know you are there

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Flash your lights to signal them to cross

Question 4

You are overtaking a cyclist on a narrow road. What is the minimum safe passing distance recommended?

Accepted Answer

1.5 metres

Answer

0.5 metres

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1.0 metre

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2.0 metres

Question 5

What special consideration should you give to motorcyclists when driving your PCV?

Accepted Answer

They are easily hidden in your blind spots and affected by your vehicle's slipstream

Answer

None, they should look after themselves

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They should always give way to buses

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Sound your horn before overtaking them

Question 6

You are approaching a toucan crossing. What makes this crossing different from a pelican crossing?

Accepted Answer

Both pedestrians and cyclists can use it together

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It is only for pedestrians

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It is only for cyclists

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It has no traffic lights