Hazard and Risk Perception
At a zebra crossing, a pedestrian has stepped onto the crossing. What must the driver do?
- ○Sound the horn and proceed carefully
- ✓Give way immediately to the pedestrian
- ○Continue if the pedestrian is on the far side
- ○Flash headlights to indicate you are stopping
Correct answer
Give way immediately to the pedestrian
Once a pedestrian has stepped onto a zebra crossing, the driver must stop and give way. Pedestrians have priority as soon as they are on the crossing.
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