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

What should you do if you see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead?

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Expect them to wait for you to pass

Speed up to get past them quickly

Stop and wave them across the road

Be careful; they may misjudge your speed

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Be careful; they may misjudge your speedThis was the right answer

Elderly people may misjudge how far away you are and how fast you're travelling. This may cause them to step into the road when you would expect a pedestrian to wait. They may also walk slowly and so could take a long time to cross the road.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 205Highway Code rule · Allow people time to cross; reflective clothing and the red rear light identify an organised walk at night.Rule 207Highway Code rule · Allow people time to cross; reflective clothing and the red rear light identify an organised walk at night.

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