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Difficulty: EasyPedestrians

At a pelican crossing, drivers must remain stationary while the amber light is flashing even if the crossing is completely clear of pedestrians.

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False
The statement is false because the flashing amber phase at a pelican crossing gives priority to pedestrians already on the road, but allows drivers to continue if no pedestrians are crossing.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the type of pedestrian crossing and the active light signal in the statement.
The crossing is a pelican crossing showing a flashing amber signal with no pedestrians present.
Different crossing types have specific rules for signal sequences and driver actions.
2
Apply Highway Code Rule 196 regarding the flashing amber signal at pelican crossings.
Drivers must give way to pedestrians on the crossing, but are permitted to proceed if the crossing is completely clear.
Flashing amber allows traffic flow to resume safely without unnecessary waiting once all pedestrians have cleared the road.

Key Concept

Pelican crossing signals and driver duties during the flashing amber phase
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