Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, Cyclists and Other Road Users
Vulnerable road users - pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and children - have little protection, so you must give them extra space and time. At pedestrian crossings, give way to anyone on or stepping onto the crossing, approach at a speed that lets you stop, and never overtake a vehicle that has stopped at a crossing (someone may be crossing in front of it).
When passing cyclists, leave plenty of room (at least a car door's width where possible), slow down, and do not cut in front of them when turning. Watch for cyclists and motorcyclists filtering through traffic, and check mirrors and blind spots before opening a door - 'dooring' is a common cause of injury. Motorcyclists are harder to see at junctions; look twice and never assume a gap is empty.
Children and older pedestrians may behave unpredictably: a child may run out, and an older person may take longer to cross. Near schools, buses and parked cars, reduce speed and be ready to stop. Give emergency vehicles room to pass, and be patient with slow-moving vehicles and learner drivers.
Traps: questions ask who has priority at a crossing - the pedestrian does once they are on it. Another trap is overtaking a stopped bus or a vehicle at a crossing; the answer is to slow and be ready to stop.
Rule of thumb: treat every pedestrian, cyclist and motorcyclist as if they are about to move into your path - slow down and give space.