You've stopped at a pelican crossing, where a disabled person is crossing very slowly in front of you. What should you do when the lights change to green?
- A Allow the person to finish crossing
- B Edge forward slowly
- C Ride behind the person
- D Sound your horn
Why this is the answer
At a pelican crossing, the green light means you may proceed as long as the crossing is clear. If someone has not finished crossing, be patient and wait until the road is clear.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Edge forward slowly — Edging forward crowds someone who already needs more time than the lights allow.
- C
- Ride behind the person — Riding behind them takes you past at the moment they are least able to react.
- D
- Sound your horn — The horn startles rather than helps, and it does not make anyone cross faster.
Where this comes from
- Riding: the essential skills — section 8
- The Highway Code — rule 198
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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