Pedestrian crossing ahead lines: what it means

What it means

These lines show an area before a pedestrian crossing where you may not stop.

What you must do

Look out for pedestrians who may cross the road, and slow down. Stop for pedestrians crossing the road. Do not overtake inside this area.

Where you see it

On any road before a pedestrian crossing.

Remember

Never overtake a vehicle that has stopped at a pedestrian crossing.

You may stop in this area only for pedestrians, or for a vehicle that has already stopped.

Do not overtake a vehicle that has stopped at any pedestrian crossing.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which road marking is found on any road before a pedestrian crossing?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture C

   Pedestrian crossing ahead lines are the zig-zag lines painted on the road before a pedestrian crossing.

2. Question 2

   What is the purpose of pedestrian crossing ahead lines?

   • A To indicate where pedestrians are required to cross the road
   • B To indicate an area where stopping is prohibited, with certain exceptions
   • C To indicate an area where overtaking is permitted
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   Answer: B: To indicate an area where stopping is prohibited, with certain exceptions

   The zig-zag lines show an area where you may not stop, except in two allowed cases.

3. Question 3

   Which ONE of the following is NOT a reason for which a driver may stop in the area of pedestrian crossing ahead lines?

   • A For pedestrians crossing or wanting to cross the road
   • B To off-load passengers from the vehicle
   • C For a vehicle that has already stopped
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   Answer: B: To off-load passengers from the vehicle

   Off-loading passengers is not allowed there; you may stop only for pedestrians or a stopped vehicle.