Rules For Pedestrians

Question 1

Where possible what way should a pedestrian face

Answer 1

Towards where the traffic is coming from

Question 2

When there is no pavement provided what should a pedestrian do

Answer 2

Keep to the right hand side of the road so as to see oncoming traffic,Walk single file,Stick close to side of road

Question 3

When In poor conditions how should a pedestrian keep themselves safe

Answer 3

Help other road users see you
E.g wear flourescent armbands,jackets or sashes

Question 4

What should pedestrians do with young children

Answer 4

Keep a firm grip on them and ensure you are between them and the traffic

Question 5

What should organised parades do

Answer 5

They should wear flourescent clothing in the day and reflective clothing at night

They should have a lookout on the front and back of the group with the one in front with a white light and the one behind with a red light

Use a pavement if possible

Question 6

What features may signal a cycle path

Answer 6

A kerb,verge or white line

Question 7

Where should you cross if you have to cross between parked vehicles

Answer 7

Use the outside of the cars as a kerb,ensure neither car beside you have their engine on

Question 8

What should you do next to a reversing vehicle

Answer 8

Never cross behind a vehicle which is reversing

Question 9

At a crossing what should you do

Answer 9

Make sure to cross on the zebra lines/between the studs not at the side or on the zig zag lines and also ensure that traffic has stopped before you step out

Question 10

What should pedestrians and drivers do on a zebra crossing

Answer 10

The pedestrian should make it visible to the driver they are about to cross and the driver must give way to them

Question 11

Does an island in the middle of a crossing make any difference

Answer 11

Yes,It means there are two crossings,You should wait on the island before you cross the second hald

Question 12

What are pelican crossings

Answer 12

Signal controlled crossings operated by pedestrians

Question 13

What is a pelican crossing and what should a pedestrian do at them

Answer 13

Signal controlled crossings operated by pedestrians,Push the control button to activate traffic signals,when the green figure shows start to cross

Question 14

What is a puffin crossing

Answer 14

A crossing where the red and green figures are above the control box on your side of the road

Question 15

What are toucan crossings

Answer 15

Light controlled crossings that allow for both cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space,Push button operated

Question 16

What are equestrian crossings

Answer 16

They are crossings for horse riders with pavement barriers,wider crossing space and horse and rider figures in the light panels

Question 17

Are staggered pelican/puffin crossings two different crossings

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

Should you cross when an emergency vehicle is coming

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Should you cross when an emergency vehicle is coming

Answer 19

No

Question 20

How should you cross when near buses

Answer 20

Wait for bus to move off and you can clearly see in both directions

Question 21

How should you cross at tramways

Answer 21

Cross at designated crossings when provided elsewhere treat them like other vehicles

Question 22

How should you cross a railway level crossing

Answer 22

You must not cross or pass a stop line when the red lights are shown,Also don’t cross if an alarm is sounding or the barriers are being lowered