You are driving through an urban area near a primary school during morning arrival hours and see a school crossing patrol warden preparing to assist pedestrians at the roadside. What is the correct sequence of driver actions you must take from initial approach to moving off?
- 1Check all relevant mirrors and ease off the accelerator to reduce speed smoothly well before reaching the crossing.
- 2Come to a complete stop before the crossing once the patrol warden steps into the road displaying the upright 'STOP' sign.
- 3Secure the vehicle with the parking brake and wait patiently without revving the engine or inching forward.
- 4Conduct final mirror and blind-spot checks, and move off only after the warden lowers the sign and the road is fully clear.
Answer
1. Check mirrors and ease off accelerator to decelerate smoothly; 2. Stop completely when the patrol warden displays the 'STOP' sign; 3. Apply the parking brake and wait patiently without creeping forward; 4. Check mirrors and blind spots, proceeding only when the sign is lowered and the carriageway is clear.
The correct sequence begins with proactive mirror checks and early speed reduction, followed by a full stop when the school crossing patrol displays the 'STOP' sign. The driver must then secure the vehicle with the parking brake while children cross, and perform full mirror and blind-spot checks before moving off once the sign is lowered and the road is entirely clear.
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Driver duties and procedural sequence at a School Crossing Patrol
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