Theory Test, Rules for Pedestrians 1-35 Flashcards
Pavements and footways (including any path along the side of a road) should be used if provided.
What should you avoid when walking next to kerb?
face towards traffic.
If there is no pavement, what side of the road should you keep to?
How should you walk on narrow roads or in poor light?
keep close to the side of the road.
What should you do if you are coming up to a right-hand bend? Why?
Right hand side - facing oncoming traffic.
Single file, close to side of the road.
It may be safer to cross the road well before a sharp right-hand bend so that oncoming traffic has a better chance of seeing you. Cross back after the bend.
How can you help other road users to see you?
Wear or carry something light-coloured, bright or fluorescent in poor daylight conditions.
When it is dark, use reflective materials (eg armbands, sashes, waistcoats, jackets, footwear), which can be seen by drivers using headlights up to three times as far away as non-reflective materials.
What must pedestrians not do on motorways?
Motorways. Pedestrians MUST NOT be on motorways or slip roads except in an emergency.
What is the Green Cross Code?
It is a set of rules to safely cross the road.
Where is considered a safe place to cross?
. Where there is a crossing nearby, use it. It is safer to cross using a subway, a footbridge, an island, a zebra, pelican, toucan or puffin crossing etc
. Otherwise choose a place where you can see clearly in all directions. Try to avoid crossing between parked cars (see Rule 14), on a blind bend, or close to the brow of a hill. Move to a space where drivers and riders can see you clearly. Do not cross the road diagonally.
What should you do while crossing the road?
do not run. Keep looking and listening for traffic while you cross, in case there is any traffic you did not see, or in case other traffic appears suddenly.
Look out for cyclists and motorcyclists travelling between lanes of traffic. Do not walk diagonally across the road.
How should you cross at a junction? And who takes priority before you cross - then after?
Other traffic should give way.
Look out for traffic turning into the road, especially from behind you, and cross at a place where drivers can see you.
If you have started crossing and traffic wants to turn into the road, you have priority and they should give way (see Rules H2 and 170).
What should you be extra aware of when crossing on one way streets or roads with cycle lanes?
Rule 12
Bus and cycle lanes. Take care when crossing these lanes as traffic may be moving faster than in the other lanes, or against the flow of traffic.
What are the rules in terms of sharing cycling routes? How should pedestrians and cyclists treat and be aware of each other
Sometimes shared other times not.
Cyclists should respect your safety (see Rule 62) but you should also take care not to obstruct or endanger them. Always remain aware of your environment and avoid unnecessary distractions.
How should you cross when either side of you are parked vehicles?
If you have to cross between parked vehicles, use the outside edges of the vehicles as if they were the kerb. Stop there and make sure you can see all around and that the traffic can see you. Make sure there is a gap between any parked vehicles on the other side, so you can reach the pavement. Never cross the road in front of, or behind, any vehicle with its engine running, especially a large vehicle, as the driver may not be able to see you.
At traffic lights, when there is a bright green light flashing on and off and not just a green man - what does it mean? At pelican crossings.
Do not start to cross
What is the difference zebra and pelican crossing?
Pelican has a button - operated by pedestrians when needed, with lights.
What is a puffin crossing? How different to pelican?
The green or red man are on the side of the pole. They have sensors to detect how many pedestrians waiting. Will automatically sense how much time needed.
What is a toucan crossing?
Toucan crossings are light-controlled crossings which allow cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space and cross at the same time. They are push-button operated. Pedestrians and cyclists will see the green signal together. Cyclists are permitted to ride across.
