Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Vulnerable road usersQuestion 288 of 424

Why should you not wave or flash your lights to invite pedestrians across?

  1. It wastes fuel
  2. It is illegal in all cases
  3. Another vehicle may be approaching and not stop
  4. It wears out the headlamp bulbs
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Correct answer: Another vehicle may be approaching and not stop

Your signal may mislead a pedestrian while other traffic comes.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026