You've come to a stop at a pelican crossing. There is a disabled person crossing slowly in front of you, and the lights change to green. What should you do?

Why that is the answer

Pedestrians already on a crossing have priority, regardless of what the traffic lights show. A green signal means you may proceed only if the road is clear. You must remain patient and wait until the person has safely reached the pavement. Using your horn or revving your engine can intimidate or startle them, creating a hazard. The Highway Code stresses the importance of giving vulnerable road users extra time and consideration.

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?
• As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if older people are still crossing?
• 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?