Why should you teach your pupils not to wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
- A Because there may be another vehicle coming
- B Because the pedestrians may be visually impaired
- C Because it's safer for your pupils to carry on
- D Because the pedestrians may not be ready to cross
Why this is the answer
If people are waiting to use a pedestrian crossing, teach your pupils to slow down and be prepared to stop. Do not let them wave pedestrians across the road, as another driver may not have seen them or your pupil's signal and may not be able to stop.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Because the pedestrians may be visually impaired — Visual impairment is a reason to be patient; the danger is the vehicle you cannot speak for.
- C
- Because it's safer for your pupils to carry on — Carrying on past someone waiting at a crossing misses the point of the crossing.
- D
- Because the pedestrians may not be ready to cross — Being unready means they stay on the kerb, which is safe.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 5, section 7
- The Highway Code — rule 195
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
Where this question comes from
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Asked in: Driving Instructor (ADI Part 1)
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