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

Children playing near the road are unpredictable and may suddenly run into the carriageway. You should slow down and be prepared to stop immediately.

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

A flashing amber light at a pelican crossing means you must give way to any pedestrians still on the crossing, but you may proceed if the crossing is clear. Do not wave pedestrians across as this could be dangerous.

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

A person carrying a white stick may be blind or partially sighted. They may take longer to cross and may not be aware of your presence. Give them extra time and space.

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

The Highway Code recommends giving cyclists at least 1.5 metres of space when overtaking at speeds up to 30 mph, and at least 2 metres at higher speeds. For large vehicles like buses, even more space may be needed.

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

Motorcyclists can easily be hidden in a PCV's blind spots. Additionally, the slipstream from a large vehicle like a bus can buffet a motorcyclist, causing them to lose control.

UK PCV Theory Practice Test

UK PCV Theory Practice Test

PCV Vulnerable Road Users 2