Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Vulnerable road usersQuestion 277 of 424

You pass a pedestrian who walks in the road with no pavement. What should you do?

  1. Leave at least 2 metres and keep to a low speed
  2. Sound your horn and pass at normal speed
  3. Leave about 1 metre and keep to a low speed
  4. Pass close to the kerb, whatever the speed
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Correct answer: Leave at least 2 metres and keep to a low speed

Give a walking pedestrian at least 2 metres. Keep your speed low.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Using the road (159 to 203), Rule 163

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026