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Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 162 of 318

A pedestrian is crossing when the orange hand starts to flash. What must the pedestrian do?

  1. Hurry to the sidewalk or the median
  2. Go back to the place where the crossing began
  3. Stop and wait in the middle of the roadway
  4. Stop and wait for the walking figure to come back
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Correct answer: Hurry to the sidewalk or the median

A flashing hand means time is almost over. The pedestrian already on the roadway must hurry to the sidewalk or the median.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Signal lights > Pedestrian lights, page 106

Practice traffic lights and pavement markings

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026