Practice Test: Road Users Requiring Extra Care (Test 2)

QUESTION 1 OF 10Not answered

When passing a horse, what does Rule 215 state you must remember about the "brains at work"?

Explanation

Remember there are three brains at work when you pass a horse; the rider’s, the driver’s and the horse’s. Do not forget horses are flight animals and can move incredibly quickly if startled. - [Rule 215](rule_215)

QUESTION 2 OF 10Not answered

Why must you drive carefully and slowly when passing a stationary bus showing a 'School Bus' sign?

Explanation

Drive carefully and slowly when passing a stationary bus showing a ‘School Bus’ sign as children may be getting on or off. - [Rule 209](rule_209)

QUESTION 3 OF 10Not answered

What is the minimum space you should allow when passing a horse or horse-drawn vehicle safely?

Explanation

When safe to do so, pass wide and slow, allowing at least 2 metres of space. - [Rule 215](rule_215)

QUESTION 4 OF 10Not answered

If you hit a pedestrian at 20 mph (32 km/h), what is the statistical chance of the pedestrian being killed according to Rule 207?

Explanation

At 20 mph (32 km/h) there is only a 1 in 20 chance of the pedestrian being killed. - [Rule 207](rule_207)

QUESTION 5 OF 10Not answered

When turning right across a line of slow-moving or stationary traffic, what MUST you specifically look out for on the inside of the traffic you are crossing?

Explanation

When turning right across a line of slow-moving or stationary traffic, look out for and give way to cyclists or motorcyclists on the inside of the traffic you are crossing. - [Rule 211](rule_211)

QUESTION 6 OF 10Not answered

If a cyclist is going straight ahead at a junction, what does Rule 211 instruct you NOT to do?

Explanation

Do not turn at a junction if to do so would cause the cyclist going straight ahead to stop or swerve, just as you would do with a motor vehicle. - [Rule 211](rule_211)

QUESTION 7 OF 10Not answered

What action MUST you take if a school crossing patrol shows a ‘Stop for children’ sign?

Explanation

You MUST stop when a school crossing patrol shows a ‘Stop for children’ sign. - [Rule 210](rule_210)

QUESTION 8 OF 10Not answered

If you see an older pedestrian crossing the road slowly, what is the explicitly advised behaviour?

Explanation

Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time. Do not hurry them by revving your engine or edging forward. - [Rule 207](rule_207)

QUESTION 9 OF 10Not answered

When following a large vehicle such as an articulated lorry, why should you pull back to increase your separation distance?

Explanation

Large vehicles can block your view. Your ability to see and to plan ahead will be improved if you pull back to increase your separation distance. - [Rule 222](rule_222)

QUESTION 10 OF 10Not answered

What specific trait of trams is highlighted as a danger in Rule 224?

Explanation

Trams move quickly but silently and cannot steer to avoid you. - [Rule 224](rule_224)

Road Users Requiring Extra Care

When passing a horse, what does Rule 215 state you must remember about the "brains at work"?

Why must you drive carefully and slowly when passing a stationary bus showing a 'School Bus' sign?

What is the minimum space you should allow when passing a horse or horse-drawn vehicle safely?

If you hit a pedestrian at 20 mph (32 km/h), what is the statistical chance of the pedestrian being killed according to Rule 207?

When turning right across a line of slow-moving or stationary traffic, what MUST you specifically look out for on the inside of the traffic you are crossing?

If a cyclist is going straight ahead at a junction, what does Rule 211 instruct you NOT to do?

What action MUST you take if a school crossing patrol shows a ‘Stop for children’ sign?

If you see an older pedestrian crossing the road slowly, what is the explicitly advised behaviour?

When following a large vehicle such as an articulated lorry, why should you pull back to increase your separation distance?

What specific trait of trams is highlighted as a danger in Rule 224?

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