How is a driver required to conduct himself when a vehicle stops before him on approaching a pedestrian crossing?
- Correct answer: He is prohibited from overtaking the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.
- He is permitted to overtake if the pedestrian crossing has a traffic light.
- He is permitted to overtake the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.
- He is prohibited to overtake the other vehicle on an urban road only.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: He is prohibited from overtaking the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.
A vehicle stopping before a pedestrian crossing is usually letting a pedestrian cross, and it can hide that pedestrian from your view. That is why overtaking a vehicle that has stopped before the crossing is prohibited, no matter whether there is a traffic light or what type of road it is. Slow down, stop if needed, and make sure the crossing is clear.