Revision question · Rules of the road

When may you drive over a pavement?

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To overtake slow-moving traffic

When the pavement is very wide

If there are no pedestrians nearby

To gain access to a property

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To gain access to a propertyThis was the right answer

You must not drive on or over a pavement, footpath or bridleway except for lawful access to property or in an emergency. Property access is the valid option here. When crossing a pavement, give way to pedestrians and proceed only when safe.

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Rule 145Highway Code rule · Lawful property access is a pavement-driving exception; give way to pedestrians and do not use it to bypass traffic.Rule 206Highway Code rule · Lawful property access is a pavement-driving exception; give way to pedestrians and do not use it to bypass traffic.

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