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Difficulty: MediumOlder and Disabled People

A pedestrian carrying a white walking stick marked with a red band indicates to other road users that they are deafblind.

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Under Rule 207 of the Official Highway Code, a pedestrian carrying a white stick with a red reflective band (or walking with a dog wearing a red and white checked harness) is deafblind. Drivers must give them extra time and space, remaining aware that they cannot hear traffic or see approaching vehicles.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific visual aid mentioned in the statement (a white stick with a red band).
Recognised as an official sensory impairment indicator under the UK Highway Code.
Different mobility and sensory aids communicate specific vulnerabilities to approaching drivers.
2
Recall the regulatory distinction between plain white canes and those marked with red bands.
Confirmed that a plain white cane signifies visual impairment alone, while a red band denotes dual sensory loss (both deafness and blindness).
Understanding the red band alerts drivers that the pedestrian cannot rely on sight or hearing to detect traffic.
3
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement based on official UK driving standards.
The statement accurately reflects Highway Code Rule 207.
The correct evaluation of the statement is True.

Key Concept

Recognising visual aids and indicators for deafblind pedestrians
Estimated Time:45s
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Older and Disabled People

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