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Vulnerable road usersQuestion 306 of 424

A pedestrian carries a white cane with a red band. What does this tell you?

  1. They are only partly sighted
  2. They are deafblind
  3. They are a trained guide
  4. They are a road worker
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Correct answer: They are deafblind

A red band on a white cane, or a red and white dog harness, shows a deafblind person. They may not see or hear you.

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