Which road user has caused a hazard?
- A The parked car (arrowed A)
- B The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)
- C The moving car (arrowed C)
- D The car turning (arrowed D)
Why this is the answer
The car arrowed A is parked within the area marked by zigzag lines at the pedestrian crossing. Parking here is illegal. It also • blocks the view for pedestrians wishing to cross the road • restricts the view of the crossing for approaching traffic.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B) — Waiting to cross is exactly what a crossing is there for.
- C
- The moving car (arrowed C) — A car driving normally has caused nothing.
- D
- The car turning (arrowed D) — Turning with a signal is ordinary driving.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 7
- The Highway Code — rule 191
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Car , Motorcycle
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