About Instructions from competent persons: who, and what rank: which statement is correct?
- ✓ Drivers must stop for the stop instruction of traffic wardens who help children cross — the competence is tied to that specific role, not general.
- An escort of a rail vehicle (for example a tram) waving a red flag is not police, so you don't have to obey that stop signal.
- If a random bystander waves their arms in the middle of the street to direct traffic, you must obey their instructions just as much as those of the police.
- If the traffic light shows green but a police officer simultaneously makes a stop gesture, you may continue driving — the light is the most recent, automated rule.
Correct answer: Drivers must stop for the stop instruction of traffic wardens who help children cross — the competence is tied to that specific role, not general.
Explanation
Drivers must stop for the stop instruction of traffic wardens who help children cross — the competence is tied to that specific role, not general
Why learners get this wrong
- Road users must stop when an escort of a rail vehicle shows a stop signal with sign F10, a red flag or a red lamp — this competence is separate from the police
- Only competent and recognisably identifiable officials, marechaussee, customs officers or traffic controllers are binding
- Instructions take precedence over traffic signs and traffic rules, including a green traffic light
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