Vulnerable road usersQuestion 289 of 424

At a pelican crossing the amber light is flashing. What must you do?

  1. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing
  2. Stop, even if the crossing is empty
  3. Wait for the green light
  4. Go on at normal speed
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Correct answer: Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

You may go on with caution only if nobody is on the crossing.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Using the road (159 to 203), Rule 196

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026