Lesson 5.7 | Module 5: Everyday Road Problems
Bus Lanes And Cycle Lanes
Read lane signs early and protect vulnerable road users.
Written Practice Guide
Written practice guide
This lesson is currently taught as a written guide. Read it before your next driving lesson, then use the practice task, instructor question, and self-check below to make the in-car lesson more useful.
Visual Guide
Visual Guide
What This Helps With
Bus lanes and cycle lanes catch learners out because the markings change where you should drive and when you can move left.
The Simple Version
Read the signs early. Stay out of restricted lanes unless the signs allow you to use them. Give cyclists space and never rush a pass.
Common Mistakes
- Driving in a bus lane during restricted times.
- Moving left too late after a bus lane ends.
- Driving too close to cyclists.
- Crossing solid cycle-lane markings without need.
What Examiners Care About
They want you to follow signs and make safe decisions around buses and cyclists without last-second lane changes.
Practise On Your Next Lesson
Ask to drive a road with a bus lane and talk through whether you can use it before you reach it.
Ask Your Instructor
"What did that bus lane sign actually allow?"
Quick Self-Check
- Did I read the sign?
- Did I plan my lane early?
- Did I give cyclists enough space?