Revision question · Vulnerable road users

What should you do when you see an older person 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

Older people may have impaired hearing, vision, concentration and judgement. They may also walk slowly and so could take a long time to cross the road.

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Rule 207Highway Code rule · Older pedestrians may need more time and may misjudge speed; wait patiently without rushing or ambiguous signals.

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