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Vulnerable road usersQuestion 304 of 424

You are driving at 40 mph and hit a pedestrian. What will probably happen to them?

  1. They will probably be killed
  2. They will probably be thrown clear
  3. They will probably be unhurt
  4. They will probably be badly bruised
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Correct answer: They will probably be killed

At 40 mph a pedestrian will probably die. At 20 mph the chance of death is only about 1 in 20. So slow down.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road users requiring extra care (204 to 225), Rule 207

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026