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You are driving towards a parallel crossing (a zebra crossing with an adjacent cycleway) where a cyclist is approaching to cross from the left pavement. In what order should you carry out the following actions?

  1. 1Check your interior and side mirrors to assess following traffic while easing off the accelerator.
  2. 2Scan both pavements and cycle path approaches to assess the speed and intention of the cyclist.
  3. 3Bring your vehicle to a smooth stop behind the give-way markings to allow the cyclist to cross.
  4. 4Wait until the cyclist has safely cleared the carriageway and recheck your mirrors before moving off.

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The correct chronological sequence is: first check mirrors and ease off the accelerator, then scan both approaches for the cyclist, stop smoothly before the give-way line to concede priority, and finally wait until the cyclist has fully cleared the crossing before checking mirrors and proceeding.
When approaching a parallel crossing, you must first check your mirrors and ease off the accelerator, scan both sides of the crossing to identify approaching cyclists and pedestrians, stop smoothly before the give-way line to concede priority, and remain stationary until the crossing is completely clear before rechecking mirrors and moving off.

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1
Check rear-view and door mirrors while reducing speed on approach.
Situational awareness of following traffic is established and early deceleration begins.
Early mirror checks ensure following drivers have sufficient time to react to the planned stop.
2
Scan both sides of the crossing and cycle path approaches.
The cyclist's presence and intention to cross are clearly identified.
Parallel crossings require drivers to give way to cyclists as well as pedestrians.
3
Brake smoothly to a stop behind the give-way line.
The car comes to a safe stop without encroaching on the crossing zone.
Highway Code Rule 195 states drivers must give way to cyclists and pedestrians using or waiting at parallel crossings.
4
Remain stationary until the cyclist has crossed completely, then check mirrors and move off.
The crossing is completely clear before the vehicle rejoins traffic.
Moving off prematurely risks colliding with the cyclist or another vulnerable user following closely behind.

Anahtar Kavram

Highway Code Rule 195: Giving priority to cyclists and pedestrians at parallel crossings
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