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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian Crossings

You are waiting at a Toucan crossing. The traffic lights turn green, but a cyclist and a pedestrian are still crossing in front of you. What must you do?

  1. A
    Flash your headlights to encourage the cyclist and pedestrian to hurry across so that you can proceed.
  2. Wait behind the stop line and allow both the cyclist and the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.Answer
  3. C
    Overtake any stationary vehicle ahead within the white zig-zag area to navigate around the crossing users.
  4. D
    Accelerate immediately as soon as the signal turns green without checking your blind spots for approaching cyclists.

Answer

Wait behind the stop line and allow both the cyclist and the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.
Even when the traffic signal turns green, drivers must give way to any pedestrians or cyclists who are already on the crossing. You should wait patiently until they have safely reached the pavement before you move off.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Observe the green traffic signal and evaluate the crossing area ahead.
Recognise that vulnerable road users (a cyclist and a pedestrian) are currently occupying the carriageway.
A green traffic light gives permission to proceed only if the way ahead is completely clear.
2
Remain stationary behind the stop line without pressuring the crossing users.
The pedestrian and cyclist cross the road without panic or danger.
The Highway Code requires drivers to give way to anyone already on a controlled crossing when the lights change.
3
Check mirrors and blind spots once the crossing is clear before moving off smoothly.
Safe progression past the crossing without endangering any other road users.
Comprehensive observation ensures no additional cyclists or pedestrians have entered your path.

Key Concept

Driver priority and obligations at light-controlled crossings when road users are still crossing.
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Pedestrian Crossings

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