Vulnerable road users questions Car theory test
This topic has 71 practice questions. Here are 10 of them with the right answer and why.
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?
Right answer
Always check the road signs. Triangular signs are warning signs: they inform you about hazards ahead and help you to anticipate any problems. There are a number of different signs showing pedestrians. Learn the meaning of each one.
What should you do if you want to turn left at a junction where pedestrians have started to cross?
- Go around them, leaving plenty of room
- Stop and wave at them to cross
- Sound your horn and proceed
- Give way to themRight answer
When you’re turning into a side road, pedestrians who are crossing have priority. You should wait to allow them to finish crossing safely. Be patient if they\'re slow or unsteady. Do not try to rush them by sounding your horn, flashing your lights, revving your engine or giving any other inappropriate signal.
What hazard should you be especially aware of if you're turning left into a side road?
- One-way street
- PedestriansRight answer
- Traffic congestion
- Parked vehicles
Make sure that you've reduced your speed and are in the correct gear for the turn. Look into the road before you turn and always give way to any pedestrians who are crossing.
Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?
- They may be overtaking on your left
- They may be following you closely
- They may be emerging from the side road
- They may be overtaking on your rightRight answer
Never attempt to change direction to the right without first checking your right-hand mirror and blind spot. A motorcyclist might not have seen your signal and could be hidden by other traffic. This observation should become a matter of routine.
Why is a toucan crossing different from a puffin crossing?
- Moped riders can use it
- It's controlled by a traffic warden
- It's controlled by two flashing lights
- Pedestrians and cyclists can use it togetherRight answer
Puffin crossings are for use by pedestrians. Cyclists must dismount and push their bicycle over the crossing. Toucan crossings are shared by pedestrians and cyclists, who are permitted to cycle over the crossing. Toucan roadside signals show an icon of a pedestrian and a cyclist together.
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
- By pointing to children waiting to cross
- By displaying a red light
- By displaying a 'stop' signRight answer
- By giving you an arm signal
If a school crossing patrol steps out into the road with a 'stop' sign, you must stop. Do not wave anyone across the road and do not get impatient or rev your engine.
Where would you see this sign?
- In the window of a car taking children to school
- At the side of the road
- At playground areas
- On the rear of a school bus or coachRight answer
Vehicles that are used to carry children to and from school will be travelling at busy times of the day. If you\'re following a vehicle with this sign, be prepared for it to make frequent stops. It might pick up or set down passengers in places other than normal bus stops.
What does this sign mean?
- No route for pedestrians and cyclists
- A route for pedestrians only
- A route for cyclists only
- A route for pedestrians and cyclistsRight answer
This sign shows a shared route for pedestrians and cyclists: when it ends, the cyclists will be rejoining the main road.
You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that also has a red band. What does this mean?
- They have limited mobility
- They're deaf
- They're blind
- They're deaf and blindRight answer
When someone is deaf as well as blind, they may carry a white stick with a red reflective band or bands. They may not be aware that you\'re approaching and they may not be able to hear anything; so, for example, your horn would be ineffective as a warning to them.
What would you do if you see older people crossing the road ahead?
- Wave them across so they know that you've seen them
- Be patient and allow them to cross in their own timeRight answer
- Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting
- Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing
Be aware that older people might take a long time to cross the road. They might also be hard of hearing and not hear you approaching. Do not hurry older people across the road by getting too close to them or revving your engine.