The answer options
- Flash your lights in case they haven't noticed you
- Wave them to cross as quickly as they can
- Wait patiently while they crossCorrect
- Rev your engine to make them hurry
Why that is the answer
Even if the traffic light turns green, pedestrians already on a pelican crossing have priority. Older or disabled pedestrians may take longer to cross, so you must wait patiently until they reach the pavement safely. You should never flash your lights, rev your engine, or wave them across, as this can intimidate vulnerable road users or rush them into the path of other traffic.
How this comes up in the real test
Questions from vulnerable road users appear throughout the 50-question multiple-choice section, and the wording changes between versions. Learn the rule rather than the sentence: the DVSA can ask the same point from the opposite direction, and a memorised answer falls over the moment the phrasing moves.
The pass mark is 43 out of 50, so seven wrong answers is your entire margin. If a whole category is shaky, run the topic practice below until you are getting every question right for the right reason, then go back to full mocks under the clock.
More vulnerable road users questions
- A moving vehicle ahead is showing a flashing amber beacon. What does this signal?
- At night, what does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light?
- Before turning right into a side road, why should you check for motorcyclists?
- How can you reduce your risk of involvement in accidents or collisions when you have just passed your driving test?
- How should you pass riders on horses?
- How will a school crossing officer signal you to stop?