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Difficulty: EasyPedestrians

You are driving along an urban shopping street and approach a zebra crossing. A pedestrian is standing at the kerb waiting to cross. What should you do?

  1. A
    Flash your headlights to signal the pedestrian that they can cross
  2. Slow down and prepare to stop to allow the pedestrian to crossAnswer
  3. C
    Maintain your normal speed and focus solely on the vehicle directly in front of you
  4. D
    Accelerate past the crossing before checking the pavement areas around your vehicle

Answer

Slow down and prepare to stop to allow the pedestrian to cross
Under The Highway Code, drivers should look out for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing and be prepared to slow down and stop to allow them to cross safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Scan the road ahead and identify the zebra crossing and the waiting pedestrian at the kerb
Recognised a potential crossing hazard and priority situation
Early observation gives sufficient time to brake smoothly without causing danger to following traffic
2
Check your mirrors, reduce your vehicle speed, and prepare to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before the give-way line
The vehicle safely stops, allowing the pedestrian to cross the carriageway
The Highway Code advises drivers to give way to pedestrians waiting to cross at zebra crossings

Key Concept

Driver anticipation and priority rules at pedestrian zebra crossings
Estimated Time:40s
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