Pedestrian Crossing Video Lesson - Pelican and Zebra Crossings
Pedestrian Crossings |
Puffin Crossings: have automatic sensors, which detect when pedestrians wish to cross and delay the green light until they have safely reached the other side. The light sequence is the same as a normal traffic light with no flashing amber stage.
Toucan Crossings: these can also be used by cyclists who have the right to ride across them. Again there is no flashing amber stage. They use a normal traffic light sequence.
At pedestrian crossings, the examiner on your driving test will expect you to:
- Demonstrate consideration and courtesy for pedestrians
- Stop at Pelican, Puffin, Toucan and Pegasus Crossings if the lights are red
- Stop when a school crossing patrol officer steps into the road
- Give way to pedestrians at Pelican Crossings if the lights are flashing amber
- Slow down and stop at Zebra Crossings if anyone is crossing or waiting to cross
The examiner will also be looking to see that you:
- Control your speed on your approach to Pedestrian Crossings
- Move off, after looking carefully to ensure it is safe