Rules for Pedestrians

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of pedestrians according to the Highway Code?

Answer 1

To ensure their own safety by being aware of their surroundings.

Question 2

What should pedestrians do when crossing a road?

Answer 2

Use designated crossings where available.

Question 3

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a safe practice for pedestrians? A) Running across the road B) Looking both ways before crossing C) Crossing without checking traffic

Answer 3

B) Looking both ways before crossing

Question 4

What should pedestrians do at a roundabout?

Answer 4

Wait for a safe gap in traffic before crossing.

Question 5

True or False: It is illegal for pedestrians to use mobile phones while crossing the road.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What is the importance of high-visibility clothing for pedestrians?

Answer 6

It makes them more visible to drivers.

Question 7

What should a pedestrian do if they encounter an aggressive dog?

Answer 7

Stay calm and do not approach the dog.

Question 8

True or False: Pedestrians are allowed to step into the road without looking if they are in a hurry.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the purpose of pedestrian crossings?

Answer 9

To provide a safe place for pedestrians to cross the road.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Pedestrians should always be aware of ______ vehicles.

Answer 10

Emergency

Question 11

What should you do if you see a ‘No Entry’ sign as a pedestrian?

Answer 11

Do not enter the area.

Question 12

What is a ‘refuge island’?

Answer 12

A safe place for pedestrians to wait when crossing a busy road.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: When walking at night, pedestrians should wear ______ clothing.

Answer 13

Reflective

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a safe behavior for pedestrians? A) Walking with traffic B) Jogging in the dark without lights C) Using a crosswalk

Answer 14

B) Jogging in the dark without lights

Question 15

What should pedestrians do when they hear a vehicle approaching?

Answer 15

Stop and ensure it is safe before continuing.

Question 16

What does the term ‘vulnerable road users’ refer to?

Answer 16

Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists who are more at risk in traffic.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Always use pedestrian ______ when available.

Answer 17

Bridges

Question 18

Multiple Choice: What is the safest way to cross a busy road? A) Running B) Walking quickly C) Using a designated crossing

Answer 18

C) Using a designated crossing

Question 19

What should you do if there are no pedestrian crossings available?

Answer 19

Find a safe, well-lit spot to cross and look for traffic.

Question 20

Pedestrians should always use what if provided?

Answer 20

Pavement

Question 21

If there is no pavement where should pedestrians walk, and what should they be mindful of?

Answer 21

Walk to the right side of the road (to see oncoming traffic). Keeping close to the side, walking in single-file if needed. Can cross road before right-hand bend for cars to have chance to see you. Then cross back after bend.
Large groups should walk on the left.

Question 22

What should pedestrians wear in the dark?

Answer 22

Reflective materials (eg armbands, sashes, waistcoats, jackets, footwear).
Large groups should have look-outs at front and back and the front look-out should show a white light, and the back a red light.

Question 23

Can young children walk alone on pavement?

Answer 23

Not until they have learnt the Highway Code properly and can just how fast a vehicle is going. Parents are responsible for judging at what age children can walk by themselves.

Question 24

What should you do if accompanying a young child/children?

Answer 24

Hold their hands, keep between them and traffic. Very young children should be in pushchairs or reins. It is not acceptable to push buggy into road when checking for traffic.

Question 25

Where should pedestrians walk on motorways?

Answer 25

Pedestrians must not walk on motorways (except in emergency).

Question 26

What must you do when crossing a road?

Answer 26

First find a safe place to cross. Stop just before you get to the kerb. Look all around for traffic and listen. If traffic is coming, let it pass. When it is safe, go straight across the road – do not run.

Question 27

How do you cross the road at a junction?

Answer 27

Look out for traffic turning into the road, especially from behind you. If you have started crossing and traffic wants to turn into the road, you have priority and they should give way.

Question 28

Why do some pavements have tactile paving?

Answer 28

Raised surfaces that can be felt underfoot provide warning and guidance to blind or partially sighted people. The most common surfaces are a series of raised studs, which are used at crossing points with a dropped kerb, or a series of rounded raised bars which are used at level crossings, at the top and bottom of steps and at some other hazards.

Question 29

What should you be mindful of when crossing a road with bus and cycle lanes?

Answer 29

Traffic may be moving faster than in the other lanes, or against the flow of traffic, even on one-way streets.

Question 30

How do you cross the road between parked vehicles?

Answer 30

Use the outside edges of the vehicles as if they were the kerb. Never cross by a vehicle with the engine running or a reversing vehicle. Never cross by a bus.

Question 31

What should you look for if crossing a road at night?

Answer 31

Cross the road by a streetlight so that traffic can see you.

Question 32

How do you cross a road at a road crossing?

Answer 32

Check that traffic has stopped before starting to cross. Always cross between the studs or over the zebra markings. Do not loiter. Zebra crossings with central island count as two separate crossings.

Question 33

How can you recognise a zebra crossing?

Answer 33

They have flashing beacons.

Question 34

Explain what traffic lights mean: A red figure A green figure A flashing green figure

Answer 34

A red figure: Do not cross A green figure: Cross with care A flashing green figure: Do not start to cross

Question 35

How can you recognise a pelican crossing?

Answer 35

These are signal-controlled crossings operated by pedestrians, which include the flashing green figure signal. Crossings can be staggered (island in the middle).

Question 36

How can you recognise a puffin crossing?

Answer 36

These are signal-controlled crossings operated by pedestrians, but the red and green figures are above the control box, and there is no flashing green figure signal. Crossings can be staggered (island in the middle).

Question 37

How can you recognise a toucan crossing?

Answer 37

Light-controlled crossings which allow cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space and cross at the same time. Cyclists are permitted to ride across.

Question 38

How can you recognise an equestrian crossing?

Answer 38

They have pavement barriers, wider crossing spaces, horse and rider figures in the light panels and either two sets of controls (one higher), or just one higher control panel.

Question 39

What type of road crossings are there?

Answer 39

Zebra, pelican, puffin, toucan. Also equestrian crossing and crossings controlled by authorised person (police officer, traffic warden or school crossing patrol).

Question 40

What us the Green Cross Code?

Answer 40

How to cross a road: First find a safe place to cross. Stop just before you get to the kerb. Look all around for traffic and listen. If traffic is coming, let it pass. When it is safe, go straight across the road – do not run.

Question 41

What are the signals on emergency vehicles that prohibits pedestrians on the road?

Answer 41

Flashing blue lights, headlights and/or sirens.

Question 42

What should you watch out for when getting off a bus?

Answer 42

Cyclists.

Question 43

How do you cross a tramway?

Answer 43

Cross at designated crossings where provided. Elsewhere treat trams as you would other road vehicles and look both ways along the track before crossing. Do not walk along the track as trams may come up behind you. Trams move quietly and cannot steer to avoid you.

Question 44

How do you cross railway crossings?

Answer 44

You MUST NOT cross or pass a stop line when the red lights show, (including a red pedestrian figure). Also do not cross if an alarm is sounding or the barriers are being lowered. If there are no lights, alarms or barriers, stop, look both ways and listen before crossing.