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Difficulty: HardRoad Markings

You are driving in the right-hand lane of a multi-lane urban carriageway approaching a zebra crossing. The road surface on the approach is marked with white zig-zag lines along both sides of the carriageway and between lanes. A large delivery van in the left-hand lane has slowed down and stopped just before the crossing to allow pedestrians to cross. Your lane ahead is currently clear. What action are you legally required to take?

  1. A
    Proceed past the stationary van at a reduced speed if no pedestrians have stepped into your lane
  2. Stop behind or level with the stationary van and do not overtake it within the zig-zag marked areaAnswer
  3. C
    Overtake the stationary van provided you maintain at least 1.5 metres of lateral clearance
  4. D
    Pull over onto the kerbside within the zig-zag markings and wait until the carriageway clears

Answer

Stop behind or level with the stationary van and do not overtake it within the zig-zag marked area
Under UK Highway Code Rule 191, the white zig-zag lines painted on the approach to pedestrian crossings establish a strict legal prohibition: drivers must not overtake the leading vehicle that has stopped to give way to pedestrians. In a multi-lane situation, drivers in adjacent lanes must also stop and not draw ahead of the stationary vehicle.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the regulatory meaning and restrictions imposed by white zig-zag road markings.
White zig-zag markings designate a controlled pedestrian crossing approach where stopping, parking, and overtaking are strictly regulated.
Zig-zag markings are installed to maintain clear sightlines between pedestrians and approaching motorists.
2
Apply UK Highway Code Rule 191 to a multi-lane approach with a stopped vehicle.
The rule explicitly dictates that a driver MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the leading vehicle that has stopped to give way to pedestrians.
Overtaking a stopped vehicle creates a severe hazard, as crossing pedestrians are hidden from view behind the stationary vehicle.
3
Determine the required driver behaviour in the open lane.
Bring the vehicle to a halt without drawing ahead of the leading stopped vehicle.
Maintaining position ensures full compliance with road marking regulations and guarantees pedestrian safety.

Key Concept

Highway Code Rule 191: Strict prohibition of overtaking the leading vehicle stopped at a pedestrian crossing within zig-zag road markings.
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