Vulnerable road users theory test questions

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  1. Vulnerable road users

    A horse rider keeps to the left on a roundabout and gives a right-arm signal while approaching an exit. What intention should you allow for?

    • Continuing around past that exit Right
    • Leaving at that exit despite the right signal
    • Stopping to let all following traffic pass
    • Moving immediately into the innermost lane

    The right answer is A: Continuing around past that exit

    WhyHorse riders may keep left on roundabouts and signal right across exits to show they are continuing around.

    Source: The Highway Code, rule 55, The Highway Code, rule 186

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  2. Vulnerable road users

    A Class 3 mobility scooter is travelling on the road at dusk. What should you remember?

    • It is limited to 8 mph and may be hard to see Right
    • It must not be used on the road after dusk
    • It can keep up with the speed of traffic
    • It has priority over your vehicle

    The right answer is A: It is limited to 8 mph and may be hard to see

    WhyA Class 3 mobility scooter is limited to 8 mph and may be hard to see, so allow for it.

    Source: The Highway Code, rule 41, The Highway Code, rule 43

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  3. Vulnerable road users

    You are overtaking a cyclist at 40 mph. What clearance should you leave?

    • More than 1.5 metres Right
    • 1.5 metres is always enough
    • At least half a metre
    • One metre

    The right answer is A: More than 1.5 metres

    WhyLeave more than 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds above 30 mph.

    Source: The Highway Code, rule 163

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  4. Vulnerable road users

    You are about to leave a roundabout and a cyclist is still travelling around it on your left. What should you do?

    • Leave as normal, the cyclist must give way
    • Speed up to leave before the cyclist
    • Sound your horn and leave anyway
    • Give way and let the cyclist pass first Right

    The right answer is D: Give way and let the cyclist pass first

    WhyDo not cut across cyclists going around a roundabout; give way to them.

    Source: The Highway Code, rule H3

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What this topic covers

This topic considers people who may need extra space, time or care on the road. Use the questions to reflect on sharing the road and noticing the needs of others.

These are our own practice questions, drafted with AI help and checked against their cited sources. No driving instructor has reviewed them: how we write and check our questions. Hazard perception is not covered.

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Sources

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  1. The Highway Code: Introduction, GOV.UK
  2. The Highway Code: Rules about animals (47 to 58), GOV.UK
  3. The Highway Code: Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters (36 to 46), GOV.UK
  4. The Highway Code: Using the road (159 to 203), GOV.UK

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