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You are approaching a zebra crossing and observe white zig-zag lines painted on the road along both the kerb and the centre line. What do these road markings indicate?

  1. A
    You may park or wait here as long as you leave your hazard warning lights on.
  2. You must not park, wait, or overtake the leading moving vehicle.Answer
  3. C
    You should focus only on the road directly ahead and not scan the pavements.
  4. D
    You are permitted to stop briefly to allow passengers to alight.

Answer

You must not park, wait, or overtake the leading moving vehicle.
White zig-zag markings on the approach to and exit from pedestrian crossings mean that you must not park or wait at any time, and you must not overtake the leading moving vehicle. This rule ensures that both drivers and pedestrians have an unobstructed view of the crossing area.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific road marking described in the scenario.
The markings are white zig-zag lines painted on the approach to and exit from a pedestrian crossing.
Recognising the marking allows application of the correct Highway Code rule.
2
Recall the legal prohibitions and requirements associated with white zig-zag lines.
Vehicles are strictly forbidden from parking, waiting, loading, and overtaking the leading moving vehicle in the controlled area.
These restrictions exist to keep sightlines clear so that pedestrians and drivers can see each other clearly.
3
Select the statement that accurately reflects these prohibitions.
The statement specifying that you must not park, wait, or overtake the leading moving vehicle is selected.
This matches UK Highway Code Rule 191.

Key Concept

White zig-zag road markings at pedestrian crossings prohibit parking, waiting, and overtaking to protect pedestrian visibility.
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