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Difficulty: EasyOlder and Disabled People

When you see an older or disabled pedestrian waiting to cross the road, you should flash your headlights to let them know it is safe to cross.

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False. You should never flash your headlights to beckon pedestrians across the road.
Under the Highway Code, drivers must never flash headlights to beckon pedestrians to cross. Doing so can cause serious collisions if other road users continue moving. Drivers should remain stationary and wait patiently without signalling.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the proper use of headlight signals under the UK Highway Code.
Headlights should only be flashed to let other road users know of your presence.
Headlights must never be used to intimidate or beckon others to proceed.
2
Assess the danger posed to older and disabled pedestrians when beckoned across.
The pedestrian may step into danger from other approaching traffic.
Other drivers or cyclists may not stop, placing the vulnerable road user in severe danger.

Key Concept

Appropriate driver actions and headlight rules when interacting with older and disabled pedestrians.
Estimated Time:45s
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Older and Disabled People

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