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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 647 / 1397

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¿Es aconsejable hacer señales a un peatón para que cruce la calzada?

Is it advisable to signal to a pedestrian to cross the carriageway?

  • ASi, para garantizar su seguridad en el cruceYes, to ensure their safety when crossing.
  • BNo, porque el resto de conductores pueden no verlasNo, because other drivers may not see the signals.
  • CSi, incluso cuando no existe un paso de peatonesYes, even when there is no pedestrian crossing.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, porque el resto de conductores pueden no verlasNo, because other drivers may not see the signals.
Explanation

It is not advisable to signal to a pedestrian to cross: it may confuse them and make them overconfident, and the fact that you have seen them does not mean that other drivers, for example those in the next lane, have noticed them and will stop in time.

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