UK PCV Theory Vulnerable Road Users Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the Highway Code, what is the recommended maximum speed and minimum distance you should allow when overtaking a horse and rider?

Accepted Answer

10 mph and a gap of at least 2 metres.

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20 mph and a gap of at least 1 metre.

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15 mph and the width of a car door.

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30 mph as long as the gap is wide.

Question 2

You are driving your bus in slow-moving, congested traffic. What particular hazard involving motorcyclists should you be especially vigilant for?

Accepted Answer

Filtering between lanes of traffic, potentially in your vehicle's blind spots.

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Stopping suddenly to answer their phone.

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Performing stunts to impress other road users.

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Exceeding the national speed limit in the adjacent lane.

Question 3

You are approaching a Pelican crossing and the traffic light is on flashing amber. A pedestrian is still on the crossing. What is your legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

You must wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing before proceeding.

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You may proceed slowly as long as you sound your horn to warn them.

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You can proceed once they are clear of your lane, even if they are still on the crossing.

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You may proceed with caution as the light is no longer solid red.

Question 4

The Highway Code has established a 'hierarchy of road users'. As a PCV driver, what does this principle primarily require of you?

Accepted Answer

To bear the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger you pose to more vulnerable road users.

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That vulnerable road users must always give way to buses due to their size.

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To assert your right of way over smaller vehicles to maintain the bus schedule.

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That all road users share equal and identical responsibilities at all times.

Question 5

You are about to turn left into a side road. A cyclist is positioned ahead of you in the centre of the lane, not by the kerb. What is the safest course of action?

Accepted Answer

Hold back, wait for the cyclist to clear the junction, and then turn.

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Sound your horn to make them move to the kerb.

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Overtake them quickly before making the turn.

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Edge alongside them to show your intention to turn.

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary reason why young children are considered particularly vulnerable as pedestrians?

Accepted Answer

They have difficulty judging the speed and distance of approaching vehicles.

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They are taught to always cross behind a bus.

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They are legally obligated to yield to all commercial vehicles.

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They are less visible because they prefer to wear dark clothing.