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Difficulty: Very hardPedestrians

You are indicating to turn left into a residential street and observe a pedestrian standing on the tactile paving, waiting to cross the road you intend to enter. The pedestrian is carrying a white cane with a red band. Because they have not yet stepped onto the carriageway and stopping might hold up traffic behind you, you should complete your turn swiftly before they begin to cross.

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The statement is False.
The statement is False. Under Rule H2 of the Highway Code, you must give way to pedestrians waiting to cross a road into which you are turning. Furthermore, a white cane with a red band indicates the pedestrian is deafblind. They cannot see or hear your vehicle and require extra time and consideration. You must wait for them to cross safely and never rush your turn, regardless of the traffic waiting behind you.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific vulnerability of the pedestrian from their mobility aid.
A white cane with a red band indicates the pedestrian is deafblind.
Deafblind pedestrians cannot see or hear approaching traffic and require extra time and consideration.
2
Recall Highway Code Rule H2 regarding the Hierarchy of Road Users at junctions.
Drivers should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which they are turning.
The rule prioritizes vulnerable road users over turning vehicles, even if the pedestrian has not yet stepped onto the road surface.
3
Evaluate the justification of keeping traffic flowing.
Traffic flow behind the vehicle does not override the safety priority of a highly vulnerable pedestrian.
Rushing a turn endangers the pedestrian who may step out unexpectedly due to their sensory impairments.

Key Concept

Hierarchy of Road Users and deafblind pedestrian awareness
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