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You are waiting at a pelican crossing. The red signal changes to flashing amber while pedestrians are still on the crossing. What action must you take?

  1. A
    Flash your headlights to encourage the pedestrians to cross more quickly
  2. Wait for the pedestrians to finish crossing before you proceedAnswer
  3. C
    Remain stationary until the steady green signal illuminates
  4. D
    Move forward immediately following the vehicle ahead across the crossing

Answer

Wait for the pedestrians to finish crossing before proceeding
Under Rule 196 of the Highway Code, a flashing amber signal at a pelican crossing requires drivers to give way to any pedestrians already crossing. Drivers may only proceed once the crossing is completely clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the type of pedestrian crossing and the active signal phase
The crossing is a pelican crossing showing a flashing amber light.
Pelican crossings feature a flashing amber phase in their sequence, unlike puffin or toucan crossings.
2
Apply the specific Highway Code rule for flashing amber signals
Drivers must give way to pedestrians who are already on the crossing.
The flashing amber signal grants pedestrians priority while allowing drivers to proceed once the crossing is fully cleared.
3
Determine the required driver action based on current hazards
Remain stationary and give way until all pedestrians have safely reached the pavement, then move off.
Moving off while pedestrians are still crossing creates a serious collision hazard and breaches Highway Code rules.

Key Concept

Driver priority and rules at pelican crossings during the flashing amber phase
Estimated Time:45s
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Traffic Lights and Signals

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