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Difficulty: MediumPedestrians

You are preparing to turn left from a main road into a side road and notice a pedestrian waiting to cross at the junction. Which TWO actions should you take?

  1. Give way and allow the pedestrian to cross before completing your turnAnswer
  2. B
    Flash your headlights to signal the pedestrian that it is safe to cross
  3. Wait patiently without revving your engine or edging forwardAnswer
  4. D
    Turn into the side road immediately without checking your nearside blind spots for other pedestrians

Answer

Give way and allow the pedestrian to cross before completing your turn, and wait patiently without revving your engine or edging forward.
According to the Highway Code (Rule H2 and the Hierarchy of Road Users), drivers turning into a side road must give way to pedestrians who are crossing or waiting to cross. Drivers must wait patiently and avoid aggressive actions such as revving the engine or creeping forward, which could intimidate the pedestrian.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the pedestrian waiting to cross at the junction
Recognise the pedestrian as a priority road user under the Highway Code
Rule H2 of the Highway Code states that drivers turning into a road should give way to pedestrians waiting to cross or already crossing
2
Bring the vehicle to a safe stop before the turn and remain stationary
Pedestrian can safely cross without feeling pressured or rushed
Edging forward or revving the engine can intimidate vulnerable road users and cause panic
3
Avoid flashing headlights or waving the pedestrian across
Prevents giving misleading signals that could place the pedestrian at risk from other traffic
Flashing headlights only indicates presence and must not be used to beckon other road users

Key Concept

Pedestrian priority at junctions under Highway Code Rule H2
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