On the boulevard in Noordwijk a cyclist is standing still next to a zebra crossing, clearly waiting to cross, but has not yet set foot on the road. Must you give way to them?
- No — only once they actually start walking must you wait
- ✓ Yes — being about to cross already counts as a priority situation
Correct answer: Yes — being about to cross already counts as a priority situation
Explanation
The rule already applies once someone is 'about to cross'
Why learners get this wrong
- The rule already applies once someone is 'about to cross'
Topic: The zebra crossing: priority, overtaking ban and the 5-metre zone
Read the rule: Core: The zebra crossing: priority, overtaking ban and the 5-metre zone
Sections
- Challenge: The zebra crossing: priority, overtaking ban and the 5-metre zone
- The model: The zebra crossing: priority, overtaking ban and the 5-metre zone
- Core: The zebra crossing: priority, overtaking ban and the 5-metre zone
- Why it matters: The zebra crossing: priority, overtaking ban and the 5-metre zone
- Active recall: The zebra crossing: priority, overtaking ban and the 5-metre zone
- Teach back: The zebra crossing: priority, overtaking ban and the 5-metre zone
- Memory hook: The zebra crossing: priority, overtaking ban and the 5-metre zone