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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian Crossings

You are driving in the right-hand lane of a multi-lane road approaching a pedestrian crossing. A vehicle in the left-hand lane has slowed down and stopped before the crossing lines. Which action should you take?

  1. A
    Overtake the stopped vehicle cautiously if your lane appears clear of pedestrians
  2. Slow down and stop alongside or behind the stationary vehicle, waiting until the crossing is completely clearAnswer
  3. C
    Flash your headlights to signal to any crossing pedestrians that you intend to proceed through
  4. D
    Sound your horn to alert pedestrians and maintain your speed to clear the crossing area

Answer

Slow down and stop alongside or behind the stationary vehicle, waiting until the crossing is completely clear.
Under Highway Code Rule 191, you must not overtake the leading vehicle that has stopped to allow people to cross. The stationary vehicle blocks your view of pedestrians crossing from the nearside. The only safe and legal action is to slow down, stop, and wait until the crossing is completely clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the road scene on approach to the pedestrian crossing
Identify that a vehicle in the adjacent lane has stopped at the crossing markings
A stopped vehicle at a crossing indicates that pedestrians are actively crossing or waiting to cross
2
Apply Highway Code Rule 191 regarding stationary vehicles at pedestrian crossings
Recognise that overtaking the lead stationary vehicle is strictly prohibited
The stationary vehicle creates a severe blind spot, concealing pedestrians crossing from the nearside into your lane
3
Decelerate smoothly and bring your vehicle to a complete stop before the crossing
The vehicle stops safely, allowing pedestrians to finish crossing unhindered
Ensures pedestrian safety and complies fully with UK road traffic regulations

Key Concept

Overtaking prohibitions and blind spot management at pedestrian crossings
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Pedestrian Crossings

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