What would you do if you see older people crossing the road ahead?
- A Wave them across so they know that you've seen them
- B Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time
- C Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting
- D Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing
Why this is the answer
Be aware that older people might take a long time to cross the road. They might also be hard of hearing and not hear you approaching. Do not hurry older people across the road by getting too close to them or revving your engine.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Wave them across so they know that you've seen them — Waving sends them into a road you cannot see all of.
- C
- Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting — Revving is pressure, not communication.
- D
- Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing — Somebody hard of hearing will not hear it, and everybody else will read it as impatience.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 10
- The Highway Code — rule 207
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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