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You've stopped for an elderly pedestrian who's slowly crossing the road. What should you do if traffic behind you is being held up?

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Edge forward slowly and make them hurry

Stay where you are and allow them to cross in their own time

Steer slowly around them to ease the build-up of traffic

Get out of your vehicle and wave them across

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Stay where you are and allow them to cross in their own timeThis was the right answer

Elderly pedestrians can be hesitant and may move slowly when crossing the road. Also, their awareness of traffic may be limited because of hearing or visual impairment. Be patient and show courtesy and understanding.

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Rule 194Highway Code rule · Give the slow pedestrian time; neither pressure from the queue nor edging forward justifies hurrying them.

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