Parked vehicles. If you have to cross between parked vehicles, use the outside edges of the vehicles as if they were the kerb. Stop there and make sure you can see all around and that the traffic can see you. Make sure there is a gap between any parked vehicles on the other side, so you can reach the pavement. Never cross the road in front of, or behind, any vehicle with its engine running, especially a large vehicle, as the driver may not be able to see you.
Advice, not law. This rule is not written in capitals, so breaking it is not an offence in itself — but it can still be used in evidence in court to establish liability. The rules that say MUST or MUST NOT are the ones backed by law.
5 theory test questions on this rule
From the DVSA revision question bank. These are not the questions asked in the real theory test. Each one shows the answer, the explanation, and our own note on why every other option is not it.
Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
- You've stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if the lights have changed to green but a disabled person is still crossing? Other road users
- Where should you stop to make it easy for passengers leaving or joining your bus? Carrying passengers
- You're driving near a school in heavy traffic. What should you do when there are children walking close to the kerb on your side of the road? Other road users
- How can a bus driver show care for their passengers? Carrying passengers