Revision question · Other road users

What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road?

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Wave them across so they know that you've seen them

Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting

Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing

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Be patient and allow them to cross in their own timeThis was the right answer

Don't hurry elderly people across the road by getting too close to them or revving the engine. Be aware that they might take longer to cross. They might also have hearing difficulties and not hear you approaching.

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Rule 207Highway Code rule · Allow pedestrians time to judge traffic and cross without hurrying them.

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