Revision question · Other road users

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 might misjudge your speed

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

Elderly pedestrians may have impaired judgement, hearing and/or vision. Be aware that, if they do start to cross, they could take more time to do so.

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

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