Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 2 / 200
En un paso de peatones, ¿hay que indicar a los peatones que crucen?
At a pedestrian crossing, should you signal to pedestrians to cross?
- ASí, pero solo si van a cruzar.Yes, but only if they are going to cross.
- BSí, porque así los peatones pueden cruzar con seguridad.Yes, because that way pedestrians can cross safely.
- CNo, porque otros conductores pueden no ver a los peatones.No, because other drivers may not see the pedestrians.
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Correct answer
- CNo, porque otros conductores pueden no ver a los peatones.No, because other drivers may not see the pedestrians.
Explanation
Waving pedestrians across is dangerous: other drivers, for example in the next lane, may not have seen them and may not stop. The right thing to do is to stop and let them cross, without inviting them to do so.
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