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Other road users
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Your vehicle leaks diesel fuel on a roundabout. Who will this affect most?
Drivers of three-wheeled vehicles
Motorcyclists
Towed vehicles
Car drivers
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MotorcyclistsThis was the right answer
When diesel fuel spills onto the road, it makes the road surface extremely slippery. This can cause danger for all types of vehicle, but particularly for those with two wheels, which rely on their tyres' grip to remain upright.
Which listed road user needs particular room because a sidewind can upset their balance?
Flat-bed lorries
Tractors
Motorcycles
Estate cars
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MotorcyclesThis was the right answer
Gusts and turbulence can displace a motorcycle. Give the rider extra room and be prepared for a change of position. This does not mean a loaded or high-sided vehicle is immune to wind or establish a universal vehicle-ranking table.
What should you do if the vehicle ahead is being driven by a learner?
Keep calm and be patient
Drive up close behind
Put your headlights on full beam
Sound your horn and overtake
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Keep calm and be patientThis was the right answer
Learners might take longer to react to traffic situations. Don't unnerve and intimidate them by driving up close behind.
You're about to overtake horse riders. What could scare the horses?
Sounding your horn
Giving arm signals
Driving slowly
Keeping well back
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Sounding your hornThis was the right answer
Slow to no more than 10 mph when approaching a horse on the road. When safe, pass slowly with at least 2 metres of space; wait behind if this is not possible. Do not sound the horn or rev the engine. Heed a request to slow down or stop.
You've stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if the lights have changed to green but a disabled person is still crossing?
Give way to them
Drive in front of them
Drive behind them
Sound your horn at them
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Give way to themThis was the right answer
At a pelican crossing, the green light means you may go, but you must give way to anyone still crossing. If someone hasn't finished crossing, be patient. People with mobility difficulties can struggle to cross in the time allowed by the lights.
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?
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This was the right answerAlways check the road signs. They'll inform you of hazards ahead so you know what problems to expect. A number of different signs show pedestrians in different situations. Learn them all so you'll understand the hazards you're likely to meet.
You're turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if people are already crossing the road into which you're turning?
Continue, as you have right of way
Signal to them to continue crossing
Wait and allow them to cross
Sound your horn to warn them of your presence
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Wait and allow them to crossThis was the right answer
Give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road into which or from which you are turning. Approach at a speed that lets you see and stop. Do not wave them across: they need to check traffic from every direction themselves.
You're at a road junction, turning into a minor road. What should you do if there are pedestrians crossing the minor road?
Stop and wave the pedestrians across
Sound your horn to let the pedestrians know that you're there
Give way to the pedestrians who are already crossing
Carry on; the pedestrians should give way to you
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Give way to the pedestrians who are already crossingThis was the right answer
Give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road into which or from which you are turning. Approach at a speed that lets you see and stop. Do not wave them across: they need to check traffic from every direction themselves.
Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?
They might be overtaking on your left
They might be following you closely
They might be emerging from the side road
They might be overtaking on your right
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They might be overtaking on your rightThis was the right answer
Check mirrors and the relevant blind spots immediately before turning right. A cyclist or motorcyclist may be overtaking beside the queue, even after you signalled. Continue observing while waiting; a single earlier mirror check does not establish the path is still clear.
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 together
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Pedestrians and cyclists can use it togetherThis was the right 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.
What happens at toucan crossings?
You only stop when a pedestrian is waiting
Cyclists aren't permitted
There's a continuously flashing amber beacon
Pedestrians and cyclists may cross together
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Pedestrians and cyclists may cross togetherThis was the right answer
Toucan crossings can be used by cyclists and pedestrians. Some cycle routes lead cyclists to these crossings. Always look out for cyclists, as they're likely to be approaching much faster than pedestrians.
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 coach
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On the rear of a school bus or coachThis was the right answer
Vehicles that are used to carry children to and from school will be travelling at busy times of the day. Be prepared for a vehicle with this sign 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 cyclists
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A route for pedestrians and cyclistsThis was the right answer
This shared route is for pedestrians and cyclists only. Be aware that, when it ends, the cyclists will be rejoining the main road.
What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road?
Wave them across so they know that you've seen them
Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time
Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting
Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing
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Be patient and allow them to cross in their own timeThis was the right answer
Don't hurry elderly people across the road by getting too close to them or revving the engine. Be aware that they might take longer to cross. They might also have hearing difficulties and not hear you approaching.
What should you do if you see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead?
Expect them to wait for you to pass
Speed up to get past them quickly
Stop and wave them across the road
Be careful; they might misjudge your speed
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Be careful; they might misjudge your speedThis was the right answer
Elderly pedestrians may have impaired judgement, hearing and/or vision. Be aware that, if they do start to cross, they could take more time to do so.
You're approaching a roundabout. What should you do if you see a cyclist signalling to turn right?
Overtake on the right
Give a warning with your horn
Signal the cyclist to move across
Give the cyclist plenty of room
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Give the cyclist plenty of roomThis was the right answer
Give the cyclist plenty of room and priority on the roundabout. A cyclist may legitimately stay in the left-hand lane while continuing around and signal right. Do not force them into another lane or cut across their path.
You're approaching this roundabout and see the cyclist signal right. Why is the cyclist keeping to the left?
It's a quicker route
They're going to turn left instead
The Highway Code doesn't apply to cyclists
They may use the left-hand lane to turn right
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They may use the left-hand lane to turn rightThis was the right answer
Cyclists may stay in the left-hand lane to continue around a roundabout, signalling right to show they are not leaving. This can be a deliberate safety choice, not a mistake. Give them room and do not cut across them.
You're waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?
Motorcycles are usually faster than cars
Police patrols often use motorcycles
Motorcycles are small and hard to see
Motorcycles have right of way
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Motorcycles are small and hard to seeThis was the right answer
If you're waiting to emerge from a side road, remember to look for motorcycles. Their small size makes them easy to overlook. Be especially careful if parked vehicles are restricting your view. If you can't see, don't go.
Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in the daytime?
To make themselves more easily seen
To stop the battery overcharging
To improve their vision
To scare wildlife off the road
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To make themselves more easily seenThis was the right answer
A motorcycle can be lost out of sight behind another vehicle. The use of the headlights helps to make the motorcycle more easily seen.
Why are motorcyclists advised to wear bright clothing?
They must do so by law
It helps to keep them cool in summer
The colours are popular
To help other road users to see them
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To help other road users to see themThis was the right answer
Although they're advised to wear clothing that's bright or reflective, motorcyclists often wear clothing that's mainly black. This can make them difficult to see, so you must look carefully for them.
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