The answer options
- Yes, if there is no one waiting to cross
- Yes, if you are dropping off a passenger
- No, unless you are staying in the car
- No, not under any circumstancesCorrect
Why that is the answer
You must never park or stop on the zigzag lines of a pedestrian crossing under any circumstances. These lines are there to ensure clear visibility for both pedestrians using the crossing and approaching drivers. Parking here, even briefly to drop off a passenger or while remaining in the car, severely blocks these lines of sight and creates a serious safety hazard. The Highway Code strictly prohibits stopping on zigzags at any time.
How this comes up in the real test
Questions from safety and your vehicle 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 safety and your vehicle questions
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- Before leaving your vehicle unattended, what should you remove from it?
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- How can driving in a fuel-efficient manner help protect the environment?
- How can the volume of traffic on roads be reduced?
- How can you avoid wasting fuel?