Vulnerable Road Users Flashcards
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You notice an elderly pedestrian has started to cross the road ahead of your bus but is walking very slowly. What should you do?
Answer: Wait patiently and be prepared for them to take much longer than expected
Elderly pedestrians may move slowly and may not be able to hurry. You must wait patiently and give them all the time they need. Never try to rush or intimidate a vulnerable pedestrian.
What should you be particularly aware of when driving a bus past a riding school or bridleway crossing?
Answer: Horses may be startled by the size and noise of your vehicle
Horses can be easily startled by large vehicles. The noise and size of a bus can frighten horses, causing them to bolt or throw their riders. You should slow down and pass wide and slowly.
You are driving your bus through a busy town centre. How should you respond to pedestrians waiting at the kerb who appear to want to cross?
Answer: Show awareness and be prepared to stop, especially near crossings
You should show awareness of pedestrians waiting at the kerb and be prepared to stop, especially near crossings. Under the updated Highway Code, drivers must give way to pedestrians waiting to cross at junctions.
A powered wheelchair user is travelling along the road ahead of your bus. What should you be aware of?
Answer: They are allowed to use the road and may travel slowly — overtake only when safe
Powered wheelchair users (Class 3 vehicles) are permitted to use the road and may travel at speeds up to 8 mph. They are extremely vulnerable, so overtake only when there is sufficient room to pass safely.
What precaution should you take when your bus is approaching a zebra crossing where a person with a guide dog is waiting?
Answer: Stop and allow them to cross, giving extra time
You should stop and allow a person with a guide dog to cross, giving them extra time. Guide dog users rely on the sound of traffic stopping to know when it is safe to cross.
Why is it especially dangerous for PCV drivers to drive close to the kerb when passing pedestrians on narrow streets?
Answer: Pedestrians on the pavement could be struck by mirrors or the side of the vehicle
Driving a large vehicle close to the kerb on narrow streets puts pedestrians at risk of being struck by mirrors, the side of the vehicle, or being blown over by the vehicle's slipstream.