So you reckon you know the Highway Code backwards. How are
you on pedestrian crossings?
(More than one answer may be correct for each question)
1. Belisha beacons are named after:
a. the Minister of Transport's wife's nickname
b. the village in Scotland in which they were first tried
c. the Minister of Transport, whose surname was Belisha
d. the then Minister of Transport's daughters Belinda and
Sharon
e. none of these
2. The zig-zag white lines at a pedestrian crossing mean:
a. pedestrians should not cross in this area
b. vehicles must not park in this area
c. vehicles must not stop in this area
d. vehicles must not change lanes in this area
3. A pelican crossing:
a. is only for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists
b. may be used by mounted cyclists
c. is distinguished by a flashing amber phase
d. may have black and white stripes on the road
4. A toucan crossing:
a. is distinguished by special arrangements for the deaf
b. is distinguished by special arrangements for the blind
c. may be used by mounted cyclists
d. has light signals on the control box for the benefit of
pedestrians
5. A puffin crossing:
a. does not exist
b. is distinguished by special arrangements for children
c. is only found on dual carriageways
d. cannot be identified by the drivers of passing vehicles
e. (None of the above is true)
6. A flashing amber phase of traffic lights:
a. means pedestrians on the crossing still have priority
b. is seen only at a pedestrian-operated crossing
c. is always followed by a green phase
d. at a toucan crossing is followed by a red phase
