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Vulnerable road users
Some road users are harder to see or need more time and space. Practise cautious decisions around people walking, cycling and riding.
Understand the decision.
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A cyclist ahead moves out to avoid a pothole. What should you do?
- Allow space and wait until it is safe to pass
- Squeeze through the narrowing gap
- Sound the horn and keep your line
- Accelerate to pass before they move
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Allow space and wait until it is safe to pass
Cyclists may need to change position to avoid surface defects.
Read the reference guidance ↗You cannot give a cyclist enough passing clearance. What should you do?
- Wait behind until there is safe room
- Pass closely because you are moving slowly
- Mount the pavement to get past
- Force them to stop by drawing alongside
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Wait behind until there is safe room
Do not overtake until there is adequate space for a safe pass.
Read the reference guidance ↗A horse becomes unsettled near the road. What should you do?
- Slow down, give space and avoid sudden noise
- Rev the engine to encourage it onwards
- Pass as quickly and closely as possible
- Sound repeated horn blasts
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Slow down, give space and avoid sudden noise
Horses can react unpredictably to noise and movement.
Read the reference guidance ↗ A useful revision routine
- Read the situation and identify the actual decision being asked about.
- Choose an answer without looking at the explanation first.
- Check the explanation and follow its official reference if the rule is unfamiliar.
- Explain the point in your own words, then mix it with other topics.
This is independent text-only practice, not an official DVSA question bank or a complete exam simulation. Keep current official guidance alongside your revision.
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