Rules of the road
You are approaching a pedestrian crossing and a car in front has stopped for people to cross. What must you not do?
- Wait behind the stopped car
- Check your mirrors
- Get ready to stop
- Overtake the vehicle nearest the crossingCorrect
Why?
Rule 191 of The Highway Code says you must not overtake the moving vehicle nearest a pedestrian crossing, or the leading vehicle that has stopped to let people cross, because it can hide pedestrians from you.
Highway Code rule 191