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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian Crossings

You are driving along an urban single-carriageway road and observe a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing ahead. In what order should you carry out the following driving actions from approaching the crossing to moving off?

  1. 1Check your interior and door mirrors to assess the speed and distance of any vehicles travelling behind you.
  2. 2Ease off the accelerator and apply progressive braking to bring the vehicle to a smooth stop behind the give-way line.
  3. 3Remain stationary and wait patiently without revving your engine or beckoning the pedestrian across.
  4. 4Conduct thorough all-round observations, including mirrors and blind spots, once the pedestrian has fully cleared the crossing.
  5. 5Engage gear and move off smoothly when the crossing and immediate road ahead are clear.

Answer

The correct procedural sequence is: (1) Check interior and door mirrors to assess following traffic, (2) Ease off the accelerator and brake progressively to stop smoothly behind the give-way line, (3) Wait patiently without revving or beckoning pedestrians, (4) Conduct all-round observations and blind spot checks once the crossing is clear, and (5) Move off smoothly when safe.
Approaching a zebra crossing requires applying the standard Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSPSL) routine: first assessing following traffic in the mirrors, then progressively braking to stop behind the give-way line. While pedestrians cross, drivers must wait patiently without intimidating or beckoning them. Before moving away, full all-round observations and blind spot checks ensure that no other road users are in danger, allowing the vehicle to move off smoothly.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Check rear-view and side mirrors.
Driver establishes full situational awareness of trailing traffic before altering vehicle speed.
The Mirrors-Speed routine dictates checking mirrors before changing speed to ensure following vehicles have adequate warning.
2
Decelerate smoothly and brake progressively to stop behind the line.
The car comes to a controlled stop before the crossing markings.
Smooth, early braking demonstrates clear intent to give way and prevents sudden stops.
3
Hold position and wait patiently while the pedestrian crosses.
Pedestrian crosses safely without feeling rushed or endangered.
Beckoning pedestrians or revving engines can cause panic or lure them into the path of unseen vehicles.
4
Perform 360-degree observations including mirrors and blind spots.
Driver verifies no other pedestrians, cyclists, or emerging hazards are entering the crossing area.
Checking surroundings before moving off prevents collisions with late-crossing pedestrians or overtaking road users.
5
Select gear, release handbrake, and accelerate smoothly ahead.
Vehicle safely resumes journey.
Moving off only occurs after all clearance checks have been satisfied.

Key Concept

Standard procedural approach and give-way routine at pedestrian crossings
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Pedestrian Crossings

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