Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Vulnerable road usersQuestion 287 of 424

A pedestrian waits to cross at a zebra crossing. What should you do?

  1. Drive on if they have not stepped out
  2. Be ready to slow down or stop, and give way
  3. Wave them across
  4. Flash your lights to invite them
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Correct answer: Be ready to slow down or stop, and give way

You should give way to waiting pedestrians. You must give way once they step onto the crossing.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Using the road (159 to 203), Rule 195

Practice vulnerable road users

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026