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You are driving through an urban area near a primary school during morning arrival hours and see a school crossing patrol warden preparing to assist pedestrians at the roadside. What is the correct sequence of driver actions you must take from initial approach to moving off?

  1. 1Check all relevant mirrors and ease off the accelerator to reduce speed smoothly well before reaching the crossing.
  2. 2Come to a complete stop before the crossing once the patrol warden steps into the road displaying the upright 'STOP' sign.
  3. 3Secure the vehicle with the parking brake and wait patiently without revving the engine or inching forward.
  4. 4Conduct final mirror and blind-spot checks, and move off only after the warden lowers the sign and the road is fully clear.

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1. Check mirrors and ease off accelerator to decelerate smoothly; 2. Stop completely when the patrol warden displays the 'STOP' sign; 3. Apply the parking brake and wait patiently without creeping forward; 4. Check mirrors and blind spots, proceeding only when the sign is lowered and the carriageway is clear.
The correct sequence begins with proactive mirror checks and early speed reduction, followed by a full stop when the school crossing patrol displays the 'STOP' sign. The driver must then secure the vehicle with the parking brake while children cross, and perform full mirror and blind-spot checks before moving off once the sign is lowered and the road is entirely clear.

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1
Check rear-view and exterior mirrors, then ease off the accelerator to reduce road speed in advance.
The vehicle slows down predictably and safely without surprising following traffic.
Early awareness and gradual speed reduction are essential for maintaining safety around school zones.
2
Bring the vehicle to a full stop short of the crossing point as the warden enters the carriageway with the sign raised.
The vehicle is stationary and positioned safely behind the crossing line.
Complying with the school crossing patrol's signal is a strict legal requirement under UK road traffic law.
3
Apply the handbrake / parking brake and keep the vehicle stationary without revving the engine.
The vehicle remains firmly held in place while pedestrians cross.
Applying the parking brake prevents roll-back or accidental forward movement and avoids startling vulnerable road users.
4
Perform 360-degree observation including mirrors and blind spots before driving off once the sign is lowered.
The vehicle resumes driving safely only when the crossing area is completely vacated.
Children can be unpredictable; ensuring the entire carriageway and warden have returned to the footway guarantees safety.

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Driver duties and procedural sequence at a School Crossing Patrol
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