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Sharing the Road Safely

When passing a person cycling on the road, you should:

  • a.Pass as close as possible
  • b.Sound your horn and rush past
  • c.Leave plenty of space and pass only when it is safe
  • d.Expect them to ride on the footpath

Cyclists are vulnerable and can wobble or swerve to avoid hazards. Give them plenty of room and wait for a safe gap before passing.

Sharing the Road Safely

A pedestrian is waiting at a zebra crossing ahead of you. You should:

  • a.Continue; they must wait for a gap
  • b.Slow down and be ready to stop and give way
  • c.Speed up to pass first
  • d.Flash your lights and keep going

Pedestrians have priority at a zebra crossing. Slow down, be ready to stop, and give way. Do not overtake a vehicle that has stopped at the crossing.

Sharing the Road Safely

Wearing a seat belt in a car fitted with belts is:

  • a.Required by law for the driver and passengers
  • b.Optional for adults
  • c.Only needed on expressways
  • d.Only needed for the driver

Occupants must wear seat belts where they are fitted. Belts sharply reduce injury in a crash, so buckle up before you drive off.

Sharing the Road Safely

A simple way to judge a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead in good conditions is to:

  • a.Stay one metre back
  • b.Match its exact speed and tailgate
  • c.Keep the same gap in all weather
  • d.Keep at least a two-second gap, and more in poor conditions

The two-second rule gives time to react and stop. Pick a fixed point the car ahead passes and make sure two seconds pass before you reach it. Double the gap in rain or poor visibility.

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