DVSA Vulnerable Road Users 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are approaching a zebra crossing where a person with a guide dog is waiting to cross. What should you do?
- Sound your horn to alert the guide dog
- Stop and allow them to cross — do not rev your engine or sound the horn (Correct answer)
- Flash your headlights to signal them to cross
- Drive on if the person has not yet stepped onto the crossing
Correct answer: Stop and allow them to cross — do not rev your engine or sound the horn
You must stop for pedestrians at a zebra crossing. For people with guide dogs, you should be especially patient. Do not rev your engine, sound your horn, or flash your lights, as this may confuse or frighten the guide dog.
Question 2: When overtaking a horse rider, what precautions should you take?
- Overtake quickly to minimise the time alongside the horse
- Pass slowly and give plenty of room — at least 2 metres at no more than 10 mph (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn to alert the rider before passing
- Flash your headlights to warn the rider
Correct answer: Pass slowly and give plenty of room — at least 2 metres at no more than 10 mph
Horses can be easily frightened by vehicles. You should slow to a maximum of 10 mph, give at least 2 metres of space, and pass slowly and quietly. Do not sound your horn, rev your engine, or make sudden movements.
Question 3: You notice a group of children walking on a road with no pavement. Where should you expect them to be walking?
- On the right-hand side of the road, facing oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
- On the left-hand side of the road, with their backs to traffic
- In single file in the middle of the road
- On whichever side has more space
Correct answer: On the right-hand side of the road, facing oncoming traffic
Pedestrians on a road without a pavement should walk on the right-hand side so they face oncoming traffic and can see vehicles approaching. However, children may not always follow this rule, so you should be prepared for them on either side.
Question 4: You are turning left at a junction and see a cyclist in your left mirror. What should you do?
- Speed up to turn before the cyclist reaches the junction
- Give way to the cyclist and let them pass before turning (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn to warn the cyclist
- Turn as the cyclist should give way to turning vehicles
Correct answer: Give way to the cyclist and let them pass before turning
Under the updated Highway Code, drivers turning at a junction should give way to cyclists going straight ahead, including those using a cycle lane or on the road. Never cut across a cyclist's path — this is a major cause of serious cycling injuries.
Question 5: What does a flashing amber light at a pedestrian crossing mean?
- You must stop because pedestrians have priority
- You must give way to pedestrians still on the crossing, but may proceed if the crossing is clear (Correct answer)
- The crossing is out of order
- You must wait for the green light
Correct answer: You must give way to pedestrians still on the crossing, but may proceed if the crossing is clear
A flashing amber light at a pelican crossing means you must give way to any pedestrians still on the crossing. If the crossing is clear of pedestrians, you may proceed with caution.
Question 6: A motorcyclist is filtering through slow-moving traffic. As a driver, what should you do?
- Move to block them as filtering is illegal
- Check your mirrors before changing lanes and be aware they may be passing between vehicles (Correct answer)
- Flash your headlights to warn them
- Open your car door to signal them to stop
Correct answer: Check your mirrors before changing lanes and be aware they may be passing between vehicles
Filtering by motorcyclists through slow-moving traffic is legal. You should always check your mirrors, especially before changing lanes or opening doors, as motorcyclists may be moving between lanes of slow or stationary traffic.
DVSA Vulnerable Road Users 1
You are approaching a zebra crossing where a person with a guide dog is waiting to cross.
What should you do?