Question 190 in the bank

How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

A pedestrian crossing with white stripes across the road, and beyond it a traffic island in the middle of the road. A traffic light pole stands at the left edge and a yellow car is standing on the left. Cars and trucks are in the background.
  1. The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.
  2. A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.
  3. There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.
  4. Correct answer: A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

When a traffic island divides a pedestrian crossing, each part counts as a separate pedestrian crossing. So the driver treats the part they are driving on separately from the other part, and a pedestrian can wait safely on the island. A garden is not needed for the crossing to count as two.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).