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Vulnerable road users theory test questions
Pedestrians, cyclists, riders and crossings. Tap a question to see the answer and why it is right. The app has 29 questions on this topic.
At a zebra crossing, when must you give way?
Answer: When a person has moved onto the crossing
Slow down as you approach and be ready to stop. Never overtake within the zigzag lines.
Slow down as you approach and be ready to stop. Never overtake within the zigzag lines.
Which road users does the Highway Code say have the greatest responsibility to reduce danger?
Answer: Those who can cause the greatest harm, such as drivers of larger vehicles
The hierarchy of road users places most responsibility on those who can do the most harm to others.
The hierarchy of road users places most responsibility on those who can do the most harm to others.
You are turning left into a side road and pedestrians are crossing it. Who has priority?
Answer: The pedestrians. You should give way
Pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road you are turning into have priority.
Pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road you are turning into have priority.
What is the minimum space you should leave when overtaking a cyclist at up to 30 mph?
Answer: At least 1.5 metres (5 feet)
Leave more at higher speeds, and wait if you cannot give enough room.
Leave more at higher speeds, and wait if you cannot give enough room.
How should you pass a horse and rider?
Answer: Slow to 10 mph or less and leave at least 2 metres
Noise and speed can frighten a horse. Be ready to stop if it seems nervous.
Noise and speed can frighten a horse. Be ready to stop if it seems nervous.
How much space should you leave when passing people walking in the road?
Answer: At least 2 metres, at a low speed
Walkers may be on the road where there is no pavement. Pass slowly and give them room.
Walkers may be on the road where there is no pavement. Pass slowly and give them room.
Someone is waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop
You must give way as soon as someone has stepped onto the crossing.
You must give way as soon as someone has stepped onto the crossing.
At a pelican crossing the amber light is flashing. What should you do?
Answer: Give way to pedestrians still crossing, then go if clear
Flashing amber means pedestrians may still be on the crossing. You may go only if it is clear.
Flashing amber means pedestrians may still be on the crossing. You may go only if it is clear.
Which type of crossing has a flashing amber phase after the red light?
Answer: A pelican crossing
Pelican crossings flash amber to tell you to give way to anyone still crossing. Puffin, toucan and pegasus crossings do not.
Pelican crossings flash amber to tell you to give way to anyone still crossing. Puffin, toucan and pegasus crossings do not.
Who may use a toucan crossing?
Answer: Pedestrians and cyclists
Cyclists are allowed to ride across toucan crossings.
Cyclists are allowed to ride across toucan crossings.
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