Rules of the roadQuestion 140 of 424
A vehicle has stopped at a pedestrian crossing to let people cross. May you overtake it?
- Yes, if you drive slowly
- No, never overtake the nearest vehicle to a crossing
- Yes, if there are no pedestrians in sight
- Yes, if you sound your horn
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Correct answer: No, never overtake the nearest vehicle to a crossing
Never pass the vehicle nearest to a crossing. It may have stopped for people on the crossing.
Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Using the road (159 to 203), Rule 165
Practice rules of the roadQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026