You are driving on the carriageway in Ede and want to turn right further ahead. To your right, on the cycle path, a cyclist on an electric bike is almost keeping up with your speed. What do you do?
- You take one good look in the mirror now and then turn without checking again
- You assume the e-bike is going at ordinary cycling pace and turn just in front of it
- ✓ You allow for the e-bike's speed and look over your shoulder just before turning
Correct answer: You allow for the e-bike's speed and look over your shoulder just before turning
Explanation
False — one look in the mirror is not enough. A cyclist next to you or behind you on the right can disappear into the blind spot; look over your shoulder separately just before turning
Why learners get this wrong
- Wrong — one look in the mirror is not enough. A cyclist next to you or behind you on the right can disappear into the blind spot; look over your shoulder separately just before turning
- Wrong — you judge the e-bike as an ordinary bicycle. Electric cyclists often ride a good deal faster than ordinary cyclists, so he will be there sooner than you think
Topic: Vulnerable cyclists, moped-scooters and mopeds
Read the rule: Core: Vulnerable cyclists, moped-scooters and mopeds
Sections
- Challenge: Vulnerable cyclists, moped-scooters and mopeds
- The model: Vulnerable cyclists, moped-scooters and mopeds
- Core: Vulnerable cyclists, moped-scooters and mopeds
- Why it matters: Vulnerable cyclists, moped-scooters and mopeds
- Active recall: Vulnerable cyclists, moped-scooters and mopeds
- Teach back: Vulnerable cyclists, moped-scooters and mopeds
- Memory hook: Vulnerable cyclists, moped-scooters and mopeds