As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if elderly people are halfway across?

Wave them to cross as quickly as they can

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Rev your engine to make them hurry

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Flash your lights in case they haven't noticed you

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Wait patiently because they'll probably take longer to cross

Hint

If the lights turn to green, wait for any pedestrians to clear the crossing. Allow them to finish crossing the road in their own time, and don’t try to hurry them by revving your engine.

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As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if elderly people are halfway across?

You may also be interested in these theory test questions

Which of these should you allow extra room when overtaking?

Who may use toucan crossings?

What should you do when you’re following a learner driver who stalls at a junction?

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Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?