You are driving towards a parallel crossing (a zebra crossing with an adjacent cycleway) where a cyclist is approaching to cross from the left pavement. In what order should you carry out the following actions?
- 1Check your interior and side mirrors to assess following traffic while easing off the accelerator.
- 2Scan both pavements and cycle path approaches to assess the speed and intention of the cyclist.
- 3Bring your vehicle to a smooth stop behind the give-way markings to allow the cyclist to cross.
- 4Wait until the cyclist has safely cleared the carriageway and recheck your mirrors before moving off.
Answer
The correct chronological sequence is: first check mirrors and ease off the accelerator, then scan both approaches for the cyclist, stop smoothly before the give-way line to concede priority, and finally wait until the cyclist has fully cleared the crossing before checking mirrors and proceeding.
When approaching a parallel crossing, you must first check your mirrors and ease off the accelerator, scan both sides of the crossing to identify approaching cyclists and pedestrians, stop smoothly before the give-way line to concede priority, and remain stationary until the crossing is completely clear before rechecking mirrors and moving off.
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Key Concept
Highway Code Rule 195: Giving priority to cyclists and pedestrians at parallel crossings
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