Revision question · Vulnerable road users

You've driven up to a pelican crossing. What must you do while the amber light is flashing?

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Signal the pedestrian to cross

Always wait for the green light before proceeding

Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

Wait for the red-and-amber light before proceeding

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Give way to any pedestrians on the crossingThis was the right answer

The flashing amber light allows pedestrians already on the crossing to get to the other side before a green light shows to the traffic. Be aware that some pedestrians, such as older people and young children, need longer to cross. Let them do this at their own pace.

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Rule 196Highway Code rule · Give way to people already crossing throughout the flashing-amber stage.

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