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Difficulty: EasyPedestrians

You are waiting at a puffin crossing when the traffic light turns green, but an elderly pedestrian is still crossing slowly. Which TWO actions should you take?

  1. Wait patiently and allow the pedestrian sufficient time to finish crossingAnswer
  2. B
    Flash your headlights to hurry the pedestrian across the road
  3. Remain stationary until the pedestrian has safely reached the pavementAnswer
  4. D
    Edge forward slowly to prompt the pedestrian to speed up

Answer

Wait patiently to give the pedestrian time to cross, and remain stationary until they have safely reached the pavement.
When traffic lights turn green at a pedestrian crossing, you must give way to anyone who is already on the crossing. Older pedestrians may take longer to cross, so you should remain stationary and wait patiently until they have reached the pavement safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recognise that a vulnerable pedestrian is still crossing despite the signal turning green.
Identify that the pedestrian retains priority while on the crossing.
Older pedestrians and other vulnerable road users may require extra time to cross the carriageway.
2
Keep the vehicle fully stopped without revving the engine, creeping forward, or flashing lights.
The pedestrian can finish crossing safely and without distress.
Drivers must never intimidate pedestrians or move off while the crossing is obstructed.

Key Concept

Giving way and providing adequate time to pedestrians who are already on a crossing when the lights change.
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