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Zorluk: OrtaPedestrians

You are driving along a busy town centre road with parked vehicles on both sides. As you approach a zebra crossing, you notice a pedestrian waiting on the pavement at the kerb intending to cross. What action should you take?

  1. A
    Flash your headlights to signal to the pedestrian that they may begin crossing
  2. Slow down smoothly, prepare to stop, and give way to the waiting pedestrianCevap
  3. C
    Speed up to clear the crossing before the pedestrian steps onto the carriageway
  4. D
    Sound the horn and edge forward to hurry the pedestrian across the road

Cevap

Slow down smoothly, prepare to stop, and give way to the waiting pedestrian.
In line with Highway Code Rule 195 and the Hierarchy of Road Users (Rule H2), drivers should look out for pedestrians waiting to cross and give way to them. Approaching at a controlled speed and coming to a smooth stop allows the pedestrian to cross safely without feeling endangered.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Scan ahead and identify the pedestrian waiting at the zebra crossing kerb
Driver recognises a vulnerable road user intending to use the crossing
Early observation allows plenty of time to react safely and smoothly
2
Check rear-view mirrors, reduce speed gradually, and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop before the give-way line
The vehicle stops safely without abrupt braking, allowing the pedestrian to cross in safety
The Highway Code requires drivers to be prepared to give way to pedestrians waiting at zebra crossings

Anahtar Kavram

Giving way to pedestrians waiting at a zebra crossing in accordance with Highway Code Rule 195 and Rule H2.
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