Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

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Because there may be another vehicle coming

Because they may not be looking

Because it's safer for you to carry on

Because they may not be ready to cross

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Because there may be another vehicle comingThis was the right answer

If people are waiting to use a pedestrian crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Don't wave them across the road, as another driver may not have seen them or your signal and may not be able to stop.

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Rule 195Highway Code rule · Prepare to stop for people at a zebra crossing and do not wave them into traffic another driver may not have seen.

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