Revision question · Rules of the road

You’re waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber?

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Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

Move off immediately without any hesitation

Wait for the green light before moving off

Get ready and go when the continuous amber light shows

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Give way to pedestrians on the crossingThis was the right answer

This light allows pedestrians already on the crossing to get to the other side in their own time, without being rushed. Don’t rev your engine or start to move off while they’re still crossing.

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Rule 196Highway Code rule · Flashing amber at a pelican crossing still requires giving way to pedestrians on the crossing.

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