Module 11: Vulnerable road users
Protecting vulnerable road users
5 minLesson 1 of 1 Awaiting expert reviewLast reviewed: 29 September 2026
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What you will learn
Recognise and protect vulnerable road users.
- Who is vulnerable
- Speed and injury
- Space and patience
Speed matters
Safe-driving advicePedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders have little protection. Small reductions in speed greatly reduce the chance of serious injury in a crash.
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- Slow down near vulnerable people.
- Give space.
- Be patient.
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Sources Awaiting expert reviewLast checked: 29 September 2026
- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi