Rules For Pedestrians

Question 1

Should pavements and footways be used if provided?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Where should pedestrians walk if there is no pavement?

Answer 2

Right hand side of traffic (see oncoming traffic)

Question 3

How can pedestrians help other road users to see them?

Answer 3

Wear or carry something bright coloured. In the dark, wear reflective clothing.

Question 4

How much further can drivers see pedestrians wearing reflective clothing than non-reflective clothing?

Answer 4

Up to three times further.

Question 5

How should pedestrians walk with children?

Answer 5

Keep between children and the road. Hold hand firmly.

Question 6

Which side of the road should large groups of walkers walk on?

Answer 6

Left side

Question 7

What colour light should the person at the front of an organised walk hold?

Answer 7

White

Question 8

What colour light should the person at the back of the organised walk hold?

Answer 8

Red

Question 9

Are pedestrians allowed on motorways?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Are pedestrians allowed on slip roads?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

What is the name of the code which gives advice for crossing the road?

Answer 11

The green cross code

Question 12

What happens if there are pedestrian safety barriers?

Answer 12

Pedestrians should cross the road where there are gaps in the barriers. Do not climb over them or walk between them and the road.

Question 13

What is tactile paving?

Answer 13

Raised surfaces that can be felt underfoot to provide warning and guidance o blind or partially sighted people.

Question 14

Why should pedestrians take care when crossing us and cycle lanes?

Answer 14

Traffic may be moving faster than other lanes or they move against the flow of traffic.

Question 15

What direction are the tactile lines on the pedestrian side of shared pedestrian and cycle lanes?

Answer 15

Ladder pattern

Question 16

What direction is the tactile paving on the side of the cyclist for shared pedestrian cycle lanes?

Answer 16

Tramline pattern.

Question 17

How should pedestrians cross between two parked vehicles?

Answer 17

Use the edge of the vehicles as the kurb.

Question 18

Can pedestrians get onto a moving vehicle?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Can pedestrians loiter near any type of crossing?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

What is a zebra crossing?

Answer 20

An area of road painted with broad white stripes, where vehicles must stop if pedestrians wish to cross. They have round amber coloured lights either side.

Question 21

What are Belisha beacons?

Answer 21

The round amber lights on black and white striped poles that are either side of a crossing.

Question 22

What is a puffin crossing?

Answer 22

A crossing where users press a button and the green/red man is present on the same side of the road. They use sensors to detect if people are on the road and if they are waiting.

Question 23

How wide is a standard pelican crossing?

Answer 23

2.8 mètres

Question 24

What is a pelican crossing?

Answer 24

A crossing where users press a button to signal they want to cross and a green man shows up after cars have stopped. This is for a predetermined amount of time.

Question 25

What is a toucan crossing?

Answer 25

A crossing where cyclists and pedestrians can cross. Sometimes a button for cyclist height. Same principle as a puffin crossing.

Question 26

How wide is a standard toucan crossing?

Answer 26

4 mètres

Question 27

What is a Pegasus crossing?

Answer 27

A type of crossing for horses, pedestrians, and cyclists. Same principle as a toucan crossing but with horses too.

Question 28

What should pedestrians do if they see emergency services?

Answer 28

Keep off the road.

Question 29

Why should pedestrians be careful when getting off of a bus?

Answer 29

Be aware of cyclists