Should you Give Way to Pedestrians at Junctions and How it's Marked on the British Driving Test

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Since the update to the highway code there has been much confusion about giving way to pedestrians who are waiting to cross the road at junctions. In this video I explain how it is marked on the driving test in Great Britain and I give examples of when I give way and when I don't give way. I also explain why I think the new rule is not working and increasing danger.
Here is the note from the driving test centre:
The most notable change for candidates and trainers is “At a junction you should give way to people crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from you are turning”.
People driving or riding a motorcycle will need to take this new requirement to give way to people crossing into account as they plan their approach to the junction. This includes being aware of:
The actions of the person crossing
The actions of other road users nearby
If someone is waiting to cross, they’ll normally be standing at the edge of the pavement, actively looking in the direction of the traffic and the direction they intend to cross.
People driving or riding a motorcycle need to be aware of the person crossing’s actions and those of the other road users, so they can plan their approach safely and take the right action as they negotiate the junction.
Assessment on test
On a driving or riding test, failure to give way to someone who is clearly waiting to cross the road but is standing safely on the pavement would normally be assessed as a driving or riding fault.
This is because the candidate would be deviating from the defined outcome. It’s clear though that our examiners will need to consider all factors, including:
The presence of following traffic
The speed on approach
To the visibility and actions of the person waiting to cross
Whether it was clear the person intended to cross
Serious or dangerous fault
We won't be changing the assessment level of a serious or dangerous fault with the introduction of this new rule.
If the learner driver or riders’ actions place a person crossing at risk, for example if they failed to give way to someone who is actually in the road, a serious fault would normally be recorded.
But the actions of the person walking and other road users nearby will have a bearing on how our examiner assesses the action.
They’ll consider things like:
What they might have done driving in the same circumstances
Whether the actions of the person walking were reasonable and could be anticipated
The presence of other road users nearby
As novice drivers, candidates are more likely to err on the side of caution and this will be considered.
End of driving test centre note.
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00:00 New rules
00:48 How it's marked on test
03:27 Examples
08:27 The rule doesn't work
11:46 Outro

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@Wolfy11188 11 месяцев назад

I love how they have made one of the most simple and easily understood processes insanely complicated. It used to be you got to the edge of the road, looked both ways a couple of times and waited until it was clear. Now you look both ways, see multiple cars coming and have to wonder if every car in the stack of 6 cars one side and 6 cars the other side are all going to be expecting the first car to stop randomly and give way. It only takes 1 car to shunt them forward to end your life. I and most people I know completely ignore this rule entirely, both drivers and pedestrians 90% of the time also aren't even aware the rule exists in the first place. Pedestrians don't read the highway code after all.

@PointNemo9 Год назад

It's good to see that a driving instructor is not afraid to criticise the highway code when they get things wrong.

@george-ev1dq 3 часа назад

They got it very wrong, both UK highway codes should be the same, can only lead to confusion.

@malky5016 Год назад

I remember when crossing the road was much simpler; you just had to remember the green cross code and you'd be safe. Now, with these new rules, they have actually managed to make a simple process more complicated... I think I will stick to what I know works and wait for the road to be clear or cross at a crossing, call me old school but I value my life!

@bugnazbinnyking1198 Год назад

It certainly flies in the face of the Green Cross Code. The only trouble with sticking to the GCC is you now have to turn away from the road while waiting for it to be clear - or drivers will stop and try to wave you on. It's happened to me multiple times, and most times there is the other side of the road to contend with and I don't want to be stuck in the middle - so I'm learning to turn away and wait. The other option is to cross expecting cars to give way, and get blared at as they sound their horn like you've stepped onto a race track and you shouldn't be there.

@mattycotgrave1945 Год назад

Totally agree with the assessment of the dangers of this rule. Personally, unless the road is clear behind and ahead and the pedestrian is actively looking to cross, I'm going to pretend this rule was never added when assessing the situation and how to act when driving. The worst part of it is that it introduces uncertainty making drivers more unpredictable and that increases risk massively. If they actually want to implement this rule then they should've painted zebra crossing at the junctions rather than introducing this rule which just increases danger. I suppose with the state of some road markings across the UK, I'm not surprised they've gone the cheaper route of adding a nonsensical rule rather than the more expensive option which everyone understands. We'll probably have to deal with this for a while before the inevitable study comes out showing that this rule has led to an increased rate of accidents at junctions followed by a recommendation to junk it.

@aztimms Год назад

Of course if the road is clear behind and ahead why give way anyway - it only takes a couple of seconds to pass them and then they can cross with all the time in the world behind you thus reducing fuel consumption and pollution by keeping moving rather than stop starting.

@mattycotgrave1945 Год назад

@AZ TIMMS I agree in principle, but that's what the highway code says we should do :) . If I was making good progress then yes I probably would still not give way as it slows both sides down but if I was coming up to a t-junction with poor visibility then I'd be more inclined to give way. I don't think I ever would on the exit to a roundabout unless there was a zebra crossing there. I think for most drivers, we won't change our behaviour substantially but the problems will appear when a subset of people religiously follow these new rules without consideration of other road users.

@Helllooooooo278 4 месяца назад

Personally, I’d rather just take the minor and not give way. I don’t want to risk getting a serious make for giving way in a dangerous fashion. Thanks Richard!! Very helpful video.

@chethanageeshan10 Год назад

I passed my driving test today with 4 minors. When I’m practicing with my instructor I had been watching these videos and got more knowledge and used it when I’m practicing. You’re really brilliant!!!. If someone has their test soon, don’t be panic, try to watch all of these videos you can easily pass the test. Don’t be panic at test time, try to talk with examiner what are you doing, why are you slowing down and be a positive mind every time.Thank you so much,I really appreciate your support.

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@cosmic-tiger Год назад

As a pedestrian & therefore more vulnerable party I’ve always thought I’d rather wait & go hen I’ve judged it’s safe rather than assuming or rather, hoping that a given driver will stop. I still remember the video where a driver beckons a kid on a scooter to cross a two lane junction & nearly gets him run over because the driver didn’t check the adjacent lane for a car & the kid just trusted him.

@helenbenjafield7351 Год назад

The same here.

@bugnazbinnyking1198 Год назад

I had this nearly happen to me the last time someone waved me across. I nearly stepped out, and then stood there trying to figure out how to hand signal to them that there is another lane beside them that is fast flowing (same direction) and I didn't want to get stuck in the middle or forced to cross into that lane. The best I could manage was a V sign for 2, then to point to his lane and the lane beside him. He kept waving me on, and eventually the traffic slowed in the other lane and a higher vehicle (lorry/van - which I could see above the stopped cars roof) waved me across as they approached meaning I could finally cross and stop with all the hand gestures to the other driver. Not ideal... (I now wait with my back turned and glance over my shoulder, which seems to work).

@karolytea757 Год назад

Today I have passed my driving test at first attempt with 6 minors and 34hrs of practice... And it wouldn't have been possible without your videos! They were incredibly helpful, thank you so much for putting out so much of useful content!

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@thomascarroll9556 Год назад

When I passed my driving test 6 minors were all you were allowed.

@LordSpectreXIII Год назад

@@thomascarroll9556 except it was also less strict in terms of what they judged.

@rutube007 Год назад

Some other instructors like the one who comments on dashcam footages always seem to take side of highway code rules and try to justify moronic rules such as this one. Good to see you understand the problems with this change.

@geoquerry Год назад

I really love Richards content. He's the reason I passed my driving test so fast. He's also the one who brought me back to loving cars

@oana6431 Год назад

Wow 👏👍

@geoquerry Год назад

@@oana6431 thanks

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's really great to hear! Thank you.

@lynnenicholson6968 Год назад

@@ConquerDriving oh brilliantly said about stopping for those of us are blind. When we are trained to use our white canes we are taught to wave on vehicles that stop to let us cross just in case it’s actually stopped for another reason. You’re spot on when saying the engine noise hides the sounds from other vehicles. I’ve commented on videos on other channels where people tell me I should trust the sighted driver, when I explained that I don’t know if it’s a car/ taxi picking up or dropping off a passenger, someone stopping to manoeuvre into a parking spot, someone giving way to oncoming traffic who has a quieter vehicle. It’s especially perilous in places with multiple lanes. Having said that the near misses I have had tend to be cyclists overtaking vehicles stopped at a light controlled crossing (because that red light isn’t for them); cyclists on paths deciding the cyclist dismount sign they just raced past didn’t mean them, cyclists on shared cycle/ pedestrian paths deciding that it’s their racetrack and they can go as fast as they like with no regard for others, motorists backing out of their driveway immediately on switching the engine on without seeing me halfway across the driveway (not sure they looked) or driving into their driveway in similar circumstances, and of course the inconsiderate parking forcing me to stumble over bikes laying on pavements, or walking in the road to get around cars and vans blocking the pavement. Brilliant video that literally just popped up as a suggestion. Well done. For the most part

@how_about_naw Год назад

"You go first." "No, YOU go first." "No you go first!" #Britishmemes Seriously though, thanks for clarifying this. Giving way and pressuring pedestrians to move seems like a delicate balance to achieve. It's great to have some concrete examples.

@lm971120 Год назад

Then proceed towards each other together at the same time and…

@ArdenAthan Год назад

I have passed my test yesterday at first attempt. Thank you for the videos, it helped me a lot. :) Wish other learners can pass as well. 😊

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@janetteveronica402 Год назад

congrats

@ArdenAthan Год назад

@@janetteveronica402 Thank you :)

@luchoy6517 Год назад

As a pedestrian, I never expect cars will give way to me at a junction, I will wait for a safe gap

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's what I do.

@richardclarke9966 Год назад

4:17 is a typical example of how dangerous this rule 'can' be - you've done the right thing by allowing them to cross when it's safe - all good, until they start crossing and someone coming the other way who isn't aware of the new hierarchy flies round that corner and wipes them out.

@GEOFF0906 Год назад

I'm sure this rule has been 'spun' in this way, to add confusion to drivers and get some of us off the road.

@Madbrad2000 5 месяцев назад

lol@@GEOFF0906

@kdmq Год назад

4:20 In this case, the woman was expecting the driver to go first. I can tell because she hesitated for quite a while, wondering why you stopped. This actually poses a fairly great danger, because you can run into problems where she runs out into the street because she feels she is holding you up. If this happens at the exact moment you try to pull ahead, you will have a collision.

@andrewbush65 Год назад

Thank you for this video Richard. I've added it to my 'Pedestrian Crossings' and 'Getting ready for your test' playlists for my students. When you sit and think about the complexity and multi-conditional nature of the decision making processes involved, it really does bring home how ill-thought through this well intentioned rule change is. This is one of those situations where passing or failing your test will end up being down to luck and where I encourage my pupils to vocalise/justify their decision making process with the examiner as it happens to give them more time to consider how they mark it.

@jenniferhardy8081 Год назад

"you want to avoid running pedestrians over" Noted 😉

@ConquerDriving Год назад

Usually a good idea 😂

@nadiagoley9295 Год назад

So funny I was reading this comment at the exact point he was saying it 😂 easily entertained me.

@MamboCat84 Год назад

Dang I thought it was 10 points per pedestrian xD

@RJWhitmore Год назад

I knew there was something I was forgetting

@bog2069 Год назад

It's great how pedestrians in England are actually aware of the drivers. Over here they are behaving like they are immortal when crossing the road

@carlspiers7709 Год назад

Hi Richard, very grateful for your videos as they were a big part of me passing my test without using a driving instructor. You should have a donation page where people can thank you for all your helpful videos!

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's really great to hear, congratulations on passing! There is a super thanks button near the like button which can be used for donations.

@abuladula Год назад

Your the only channel I know that actually drives and shows real examples.. Thank you.

@mrmercado685 Год назад

Very well explained, as always. I totally agree with you on this. Your video should be made into a public safety add, like we used to get years ago. You always explain things so clearly, like your merge in turn vid. Again, another one for public safety ad campaigns. Thank you Richard.

@anniewilliams8554 Год назад

Thank you soo much for your video, I have passed my driving test today . 4 minors I knew once I've made the mistake.. I will continue to tune in as you have helpful tips..

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@adamstoneangling3411 Год назад

Thanks for all your great videos mate! I passed today first time with only 4 minor driving faults, your videos are really informative and helpful and have assisted me in my driving no end, keep up the great work, Adam.

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@duncanarrow Год назад

Completely agree. It's a bonkers addition to the HWC which only puts pedestrians at greater risk at exactly the wrong time. As you say there's so much ambiguity surrounding when and where cars may, should, might or not stop that this only creates more confusion. Thankfully commonsense prevails at the moment as I see no cars or pedestrians following this stupid rule.

@jbentley2579 Год назад

Absolutely right 👍

@SA-ff9uc 5 месяцев назад

It's not bonkers, it's in line with practically every other country in the world. What is bonkers is obese UK drivers who think they own the road.

@ggghbgydyddyydydhdh3168 Год назад

I passed my test last Thursday and I a happy to say you’re videos helped a lot 👍

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@carolynb.7455 Год назад

Great presentation and examples. Really useful. Thank you!

@boku00 Год назад

Great video. The examples you've shown, especially the last couple, make it clear that this rule needs to be adjusted. Surprised it hasn't yet!

@lislcroft Год назад

Exceptional video: you’ve given countless different examples and reasons, absolutely brilliant thank you 👏🏽

@tldcollins Год назад

Great video. Especially your comments on roundabouts. Spot on.

@james9958 Год назад

Great video as always Richard - I'm really pleased you discussed this topic as I've seen it discussed on other channels recently. I think your analysis is spot on, particuarly on fast roundabouts and the added risk of stopping. The updates to the Highway Code had decent aims, but the implementation is not quite as intended.

@aztimms Год назад

The consultation document stated the rule only applies minor side turnings anyway.

@frazermountford Год назад

These are fantastic examples and good measured response (compared to other videos i have seen on this matter). Thank you

@Me-gh4el Год назад

Just wanted to say I watched your videos everyday and just passed my test today with two minors! Thank you for all you do!

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@georgianelson3809 Год назад

I wanted to say thank you for your videos! It’s really guided me, I passed first time today! You were a massive help x

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@georgianelson3809 Год назад

@@ConquerDriving thank you so much!!

@KarlToonUK Год назад

It's such a shame that many drivers don't know when to give way to pedestrians. I was crossing a junction on foot just yesterday when a car turned right onto the side road nearly wiping me out. It was apparent he'd seen me and even made gestures at me as though I was in the wrong. Even under the old rules, he was clearly in the wrong. Years ago it seemed to be common courtesy to give way to pedestrians but many car drivers now forget they are driving the equivalent of a loaded gun and appear too preoccupied and in too much of a hurry to stop. I think the pedestrians right or way needs to be better advertised. I have to admit though, that I did not realise this new addition also applied to roundabouts!

@dcdriving2463 Год назад

Excellent video Richard. Totally agree with everything on it .

@chit3560 Год назад

Passed my driving test today with 12 minor faults, thanks for your videos!

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@elzanomercedes1537 Год назад

I absolutely love your videos it helps me I learn so much from it I want to be thee driver so all information helps as long as I learn and adapt

@alexfung-qo3pc Год назад

Thanks Richard for your wonderful videos and advice. It really helped me to improve my driving skills. I have passed my test today at first attempt with one minor. Cheers!

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@RichardHartl Год назад

I've mentioned before, I'm a Canadian in Toronto and I've been on vacation in the UK before. One time I was in London before the Highway Code change, particularly in Hammersmith and it was then I realized how differently the roads are designed. While North America is generally not super pedestrian friendly I found UK road design nearly entirely inconsiderate to pedestrians. In Toronto unless a sign or light says not to cross at an intersection (junction) the pedestrian pretty much always has the right of way given their vulnerability. At major intersections and any intersection with a traffic light and maybe rounbadounts (we don't have nearly any in this city) there is always a clearly marked walking path for pedestrians that drivers must yield to. As for what happened in Hammersmith I was walking through a small roundabout off the main road when I thought I had the right of way. A car came came through and nearly clipped me upon exiting and the driver she pulled the window down to share an expletive comment with me 😂 for me it was a strange experience

@DatPiggy Год назад

That driver who nearly ran you over sounds like an expletitive themselves! As a Brit on Vancouver Island I feel the opposite! Yes they have marked paths for pedestrians at every set of traffic lights, but since drivers can turn right on red anyway you're always hypervigilant. The roads are so wide that it takes an eternity to cross, and for many zebra crossings they don't bother to narrow the road, speed bump, or even put lights up. Some 30mph roads in densely populated urban areas don't even have sidewalks.

@RichardHartl Год назад

@@DatPiggy oh I definitely agree with you on all accounts there. I live just outside downtown Toronto where it is still very walkable before all the suburban highway-like "stroads" (street/roads portmanteau) start. I'm quite lucky in that regard as far as North American road design is concerned

@charlesc.9012 Год назад

There are zebra crossings here, and where there are not, there is no legally enforceable right of way, it is usually a judgement issue even now. The problem is that pelicon crossings are unreasonable, they only stay green for about 3 seconds (not an exaggeration), and that is insufficient time for even a fit person to walk across the road. There is a constant risk that overtaking mopeds can hit you. They also take 5 hours to turn green at junctions, so people typically cross anyway, because it could take a full hour to walk home if you strictly followed the lights, and it is not making you much safer, because most drivers are highly vigilant, but you can ride a moped around town without a driving test

@thomascarroll9556 Год назад

@@charlesc.9012 so much exaggeration, only 3 seconds 5 hours to turn green?

@charlesc.9012 Год назад

@@thomascarroll9556 3 seconds is real, I timed it with an actual stopwatch. 5 hours is an exaggeration, but it does take a really long time for it to be your turn to cross. Temporary ones are the worst, I once waited 10 actual minutes for it to turn green

@ellisfletcher3491 Год назад

This is very helpful thank you i have my driving test in two hours today i hope it goes well 🙏

@LakesGeek 5 месяцев назад

The last example is why I'm very reluctant to follow this rule. I've never seen anyone here follow it as a driver or pedestrian and when I've tried to wait people have played it safe and waited.

@avv397 Год назад

Really excellent advice n a very ill thought-out and confusing new rule. Your advice on roundabouts and traffic lights especially good. I fear lives will be lost by confusion over roundabouts.

@kerrywills8715 11 месяцев назад

This is the best tutoring of this new rule I have watched thank you

@palaraga Год назад

Большое спасибо Вам за ваши полезные и подробные видео. Они помогли мне сдать экзамен по вождению и, в целом, улучшили моё понимание дорожного движения в Великобритании. Вы очень хорошо и последовательно излагаете информацию, при этом позволяя ученикам уловить суть самого процесса вождения. Thank you very much for your helpful and detailed videos. They have helped me pass my driving test and generally improved my understanding of driving in the UK. You present the information very well and coherently while allowing the students to catch the essence of the driving process itself.

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's great to hear! Congratulations on passing!

@ellisfletcher3491 Год назад

I passed today! Thanks for all the videos id be nowhere near as good without them

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@ellisfletcher3491 Год назад

@@ConquerDriving Thanks mate. A car nut just like you too so mega excited to drive

@Nathan-cg2sq Год назад

Great video! I’ve been watching since before I started learning, my test is in just over two weeks, and hopefully with the mix of instructor and private practice, alongside your videos will not only help me to pass my test but also be a better driver afterwards. Have a great day!

@ConquerDriving Год назад

Good luck with your test!

@how_about_naw Год назад

Good luck! Mine is in just over a month and my friend just started learning (1 lesson so far) so I shared Richard's videos with her.

@Nathan-cg2sq Год назад

@@how_about_naw great idea, your friend will become a very good driver with these videos! Good luck for your test!

@classfriend 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the clearance. I am a new pdi and was really struggling to understand this rule.

@will4137 Год назад

passed today with 0 minors, your videos have really helped

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@aashirmahmood7341 Год назад

Hi with ur vedios and mock test i pass my driving test yesterday ....thank you for helping and for good explaination

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@JEN_UK Год назад

Just passed my driving test today thank you so much for your channel your Video really helpful ❤️

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@ConquerDriving Год назад

I think I see a 718 Cayman S in the profile pic. Very nice!

@henning8737 Год назад

I still watch your videos, eventhough I passed 5 months ago. I think it's good to give way and stop early espically, when chidlren are around.

@amnesianinja6607 Год назад

Thank you for your videos, they are beyond helpful. Informative, clear and to the point. I’ve nearly watched every single one 😂. I agree with your comments about this not so new rule, but as an ex cyclist and current pedestrian with a toddler and some of the time a pram. I’m noticing drivers stopping for me to cross at a crossing that is NOT at a junction, sometime with a que behind them. There’s this one crossing along a stretch of road between IKEA and B&Q with an island (no juncuion) they seem to like slamming the breaks on because they see a “pedestrian waiting to cross” but they forget the junction part. Could you do a video talking more about this to spread the word? Keep up the hard work!

@ConquerDriving Год назад

Thank you for your suggestion. It sounds fairly unique to the road you mention as I don't really see people doing that.

@buddhad2150 Год назад

Really well explained and examples given. I find I'm agreeing with all of them. Sensible. The new highway code isnt all that bad or difficult.

@ConquerDriving Год назад

Thank you. The changes are a bit ambiguous and I think they don't increase safety.

@maffysdad Год назад

This is one of the better explanations of this stupid new code, and if I was ever charged with an offence of disobeying this code this is the video I would show in Court along with my own dash-cam video. As a car driver of 30yrs, a motorcyclist of 35yrs and a cyclist of 40yrs I feel this is the most dangerous codes they've ever created, and they've created some right stupid ones in the past, but this is dangerous for all parties who venture outside, there are just too many variables that need to be considered, and it places everyone in a position where they have to read the minds of others which isn't a task humans are aren't able to do. I'm quite a considerate driver at my age now, in my younger years less so, but after trying this code and watching not only others follow this code but a number of near misses because of drivers followed this code shortly after it came into force (most don't follow it now it seems), as such I have decided that for reasons of safety I will not be changing my driving habits regarding when I give way to pedestrians (pavement/crossing island etc use) using a non controlled crossing point, and will instead continue to use my eyes, something called common sense and experience when driving. I also feel that a driving examiner could make bad judgement calls during an exam as the definition within this code (as was mentioned in the video) is not defined precisely enough.

@davidlewis2377 Год назад

Nice to hear someone speak sense. this law like many others is no fit for purpose.

@christofinb Год назад

I love your videos but wish sometimes that you would do some examples in Ipswich instead of Colcheter, as it would help me navigate the roads there, being my home town. Recognize some of the roads in Colchester but not as familiar. Great channel though and appreciate what you do do for driving and in keeping roads safer in the UK.

@buonafortuna8928 11 месяцев назад

That was well thought out. Good job fella

@jasonhazlett2463 11 месяцев назад

I do let pedestrians cross on t-junctions because its safe to do so and is the law, but oftern it does pee the people behind me off, people just need to relearn the highway code and take a chill bill in my opinion... That said on fast roundabouts and traffic lights i fully agree with you on that one! This video has helped me a lot, as the 2022 new laws are somewhat confusing and I don't think many drivers are aware of it either, just like sticking 2 metres away from a cyclist is the law - that said I was told to keep that distance from cyclist when i was learning back in 2015 so my driving instructor was saying this befoe it was law - he was probably also a cyclist too tbh.

@parshuram0711 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely true, while driving from behind drivers many times can control the vehicle and stop in time to let pedestrians cross, unless you are racing too fast. In fact, in general one should slow down at junctions.

@abswithflabsttv Год назад

I nearly failed today for this, but nevertheless I passed today first time thanks to your videos, appreciate everything you do, carry on doing what you do best.

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@rustybennineoneonemajesty Год назад

Did you nearly fail your test because you did not wait for a pedestrian

@RockinHorea Год назад

Hmm in most European countries that I've visited, many (not all) of the situations you showed would feature marked crossings - especially on double lane roads, making it a mandatory stop for the driver when a pedestrian wants to cross. I am surprised for example that 5:45, 7:10, that there is no marked crossing. But otherwise, when there are no markings (usually small T junctions), then yes, it's mostly a case of who came first & safety... Interesting!

@givewaysign Год назад

The same in Japan. There are pedestrian crossings at almost all junctions. And if there are no pedestrian crossings, vehicles must give way to crossing pedestrians but vehicles don't need for waiting pedestrians. (At pedestrian crossings, vehicles must give way to waiting and crossing pedestrians.)

@RichardHartl Год назад

I just left a comment about this also being the case in Canada (we have clearly marked crossings). It's as though when motor vehicles were introduced to the UK they forgot to make provisions for pedestrians. It's honestly so bizarre

@matthewwatt2295 11 месяцев назад

@@RichardHartlI think that much like the US, we got a fair bit of big oil + automobile manufacturer lobbying during the key years when we built infrastructure after WW2, which has permeated how we built our roads (and our towns! suburbs vs terraced streets etc.)

@foodbitsninja8770 Год назад

At last!,, wait pause…. Getting my popcorn for this !😊

@tintlost2160 Год назад

thank you for the update! :)

@carlspiers7709 Год назад

Thanks your videos are amazing!

@LH-kr4od Год назад

I got told off by my driving instructor for giving way to a woman pushing a child in a pushchair. She had stopped on an island with her hood up and so couldn't see me. I stand by my actions to this day! 😐

@phan2005tom Год назад

Thanks for your great sharing.

@Wonson16 8 месяцев назад

@ConquerDriving Thank you for covering this. But can you also make a video about how to respond to those pedestrians crossing the road NOT using any pedestrian crossing? 1. When I approach a T-junction from a minor road to a major road. There was a pedestrian walking along the pavement on the opposite side ahead to the left, with no sign of crossing. Afterwards when I feel safe to move out to the left, the pedestrian also sets foot on the major road 1-2 car length away from my junction. How should I respond? Stop or not? 2. When I drive along a straight road in 2x mph, there is a bus ahead stopping at the bus stop. A person, who was probably just getting off the bus, was standing behind the bus behind the center dashed line awaiting to cross. How should I respond? Stop or not?

@ianmontgomery7534 Год назад

In Victoria Australia pedestrians do not have right of way at roundabouts and you must give way to pedestrians on a road you are turning in to (but not the one you are turning from) and on slip lanes. Pedestrians are expected to give way to you at roundabouts but of course you use your judgement as to whether they might even know the rules.

@rufusgreenleaf2466 Год назад

I'm glad the rule has finally evened out a little. When the rule came out it was distributed poorly and people were drilled into thinking they HAD to stop no matter what. It's only taken a year for people to see the sense in it being just an advisory. Because really, that's all it is.

@ConquerDriving Год назад

It's always been advisory, my views haven't changed on it. This video may interest you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oRN2tl1BDDs.html

@rufusgreenleaf2466 Год назад

@@ConquerDriving I get that it was always advisory but when the information was given out last year it was given out as a "MUST" and everyone panicked.

@MrTVx99 Год назад

I swear nobody follows this rule. Unless there is a queue ahead when the traffic is slowing down, nobody gives way to pedestrians.

@richardharvey1732 Год назад

Hi MrTV, you obviously do not spend any time in or around where I live!, I have been stopping for pedestrians at all junctions marked with double broken lines , as we find at junctions joining a major road. There was always some ambiguity about priority when turning into such a junction, here it gas always been more a matter of whether or not pedestrians are already crossing when I get there. There are no circumstances in which I would not stop simply because of close following traffic!, I do not brake hard or stop suddenly in any situations, only ever driving at appropriate speed does depend on reliable observation and judgement but both are acquired skills that improve with practise. The bit where you describe a situation where there are pedestrians waiting at the exit you want on a high speed roundabout cannot simply appear there out of the blue!, they will be there or nearly there from some considerable distance in which it is very easy to slow down sooner and make it clear that you will stop, this will also slow down any following vehicles, this part of safer driving where constant observation of pedestrians does take a bit of getting used to but since the effect of colliding with a pedestrians is for me utterly unacceptable I am happy to make whatever effort it takes to avoid it!. Cheers, Richard.

@markbell397 Год назад

This rule is only an advisory

@Garviel_ Год назад

I will never follow this rule. It's just a danger to myself because someone could just rear end me

@dickyr3295 Год назад

@@Garviel_ If someone is close then take that into consideration, as explained in the video. If there is nobody behind you then what’s the problem? You are a stationary car on a lane. It would be interesting if you refuse to park in the road in case anybody rear ends you. I suspect not. In any case, he is giving advice in what to do in a driving test

@Garviel_ Год назад

@Dicky R the road is made for cars not pedestrians. I will never wait for a pedestrian to cross. I value my safety first.

@Aj-qy3kg Год назад

Man core believe how much Im learning for this guy Iv never been behind a wheel in my life and I'm 27 now and want to drive, didn't how no clue as I've never been behind the wheel and I'm watching all your videos from start. I'm amazed how much to do on the road.thank you for all your videos still got lots to watch and hopefully more 👍 I wish you could learn me but not sure where in UK Ur based.how do I contact you,if you can get back to me that would be great

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching, I leave a link to my website in the description.

@brianc5788 Год назад

Excellent info. Just one point: I drive an electric car & even though there is a 'noise' warning below 10 MPH, people are not used to it & have walked - dashed out in front of me, especially from behind or between vehicles. Also as in your video , people NOT looking around before crossing!

@KindredBrujah Год назад

Arguably nothing has really changed there because you were always obliged to stop for any pedestrian who has set foot on your side of the road.

@johnnywallaceuk 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for explaining this so much more clearly than the Highway Code does. I agree with all your reasonings for when you would and wouldn’t give way to a pedestrian waiting to cross at a junction you are using, they align with how I’ve approached this change even without feeling like I’ve fully understood what’s expected. When I spot someone waiting to cross and weigh up the whole situation if feel I’d be putting them or myself at risk I don’t give way. If there’s no risk of a misunderstanding then I’ll do it. Better safe than sorry. I do feel that these changes have tried to achieve giving crossing pedestrians more priority over road users on the cheap. It could have been achieved without changing the rules using existing crossing infrastructure such as zebra and light controlled crossings built where “they” want this pedestrian crossing priority to happen. There’s no confusion exiting a two lane roundabout when both lanes have a red light signal ahead allowing pedestrians to cross safely. But of course that costs a lot more money than just changing the old rule of the onus being pedestrian to wait for a safe time to cross. The problems with just rewriting the rules are (as you’ve said) the Highway Code is contradictory, explains what’s safe poorly and the whole change has been abysmally communicated to the public.

@ado543 Год назад

The rule is good in principle, but the main problem, as you said, is that the wording is too broad and vague. I agree that I only think they intended it to apply to T-junctions and maybe crossroads. If it was clarified so it was made clear it does not apply to traffic lights or roundabouts, then it would be fine.

@grimsbyhackney479 2 месяца назад

At 6:46 you could have easily allowed them to cross. Had you observed them early you could adjust your speed to manage the speed of the vehicle behind. We need to address the issue of people driving too fast on roundabouts. Your assessment here helps to perpetuate that problem.

@southlondonunderground7293 Год назад

This is interesting - I originally done my test in the US where you can turn right on a red light but have to give way to pedestrians - that habbit has kind of crossed over to me still sometimes giving way to pedestrians when turning into junctions in the UK.

@al-anoud-123 Год назад

Thank you so much - I keep coming to your channel to learn more (I have recomended your channel to my friends and siblings who are about to start learning to drive :) btw do you have a video on how to park a car in unmarked parking lot? durning my lessons I only learned how to park uing bay lines as a refrence but now in real life there is a lot of situation where I have to park in random places with no bays and I find it really hard to judge without the lines

@ConquerDriving Год назад

If there are no lines then there is little accuracy needed. Line up with a car so there is room for the car to open the doors and if there are no cars then you can be the first car that others line up with.

@kerrywills8715 11 месяцев назад

And much better explained than other RU-vidrs

@aminatadiaby5187 Год назад

Hi Richard thanks for your videos I watched them and they help me a lot for my test I passed today with 6 minors 😅

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@cutnedge69 Год назад

Nice little video...BUT there was and is huge public outcry about this Dangerous new idea. Its dangerous because no one knows what to do, and most motorists WONT be thinking about STOPPING SUDDENLY ON A CLEAR ROAD. Also you explained the examples nicely, but if you had a pupil sat next to you driving it would be totally different, as they often struggle to know how or when to turn or cross junctions, and wouldnt be able to judge speeds, positions, or the intentions of vehicles either behind or in front of them.

@ConquerDriving Год назад

This video may interest you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oRN2tl1BDDs.html

@daviemac9925 Год назад

They are a bit confusing aren't they!

@PedroConejo1939 Год назад

This is the most comprehensive and rational breakdown of how to follow the new rules without increasing danger.

@ekaterinailieva105 5 месяцев назад

An incredible video which brings clarity on this important issue. However, why did they have to create the issue in the first place? Cars only go along roads, not pavements, into buildings and gardens. Roads are their realm. Pedestrians, in my opinion, shoud stay out of it and cross with care when it's clear, green for them or at a zebra crossing. Now, they can just keep walking at junctions. This risks teaching them they can be careless or pushy, which creates more danger on the road. Isn't the Highway Code supposed to keep us safe?

@Ep1cure Год назад

If you have the right attitude first, everything becomes clearer. No one wants an incident no matter who is wrong or right. People make misjudgements often. Stay hyper aware. And go at a pace that is adaptable. You can always get a good pace in areas where there is little to no hazard, and visibility is good. When this isn't so, create a margin of error for yourself and others so nothing goes wrong. That way, the worst that can go wrong is highly probably minor inconvenience.

@sb733 Год назад

Oh Finally! I pass my test today with 4 minors, thank you so much for all your videos and time for doing it for us

@ConquerDriving Год назад

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@sb733 Год назад

@@ConquerDriving thank you Sir

@toninocars Год назад

Nice one ☝️ Fully agree with you 👌👍

@DGQ1Q2 Год назад

Very good indeed. Thanks

@enemycrab9229 Год назад

It's an incredibly poorly thought-out rule that adds uncertainty to every pedestrian-vehicle situation. And uncertainty is absolutely not one of things you want to add into the equation when you're dealing with a squishy pedestrian and a 1-2 tonne block of metal. Drivers don't stop for me at junctions when I'm a pedestrian, and I don't stop for pedestrians when I'm a driver (other than where I/they previously would've done so out of courtesy, kindness, or convenience), and I'm absolutely fine with that.

@naakkavinttikoira8811 Год назад

In majority of Europe at least, they put designated pedestrian (and nowadays even bicycle) crossings in junctions where the paths logically cross in junctions. That way, it's normal and obvious from day one that you give way on these. If there isn't even a pedestrian/cyclist path, there's no marked crossing either and motorists can safely expect no one to be there trying to cross. They're marked with paint AND traffic signs so that they are visible even when it rains and snows! Super handy, removes this whole debate of "It's the basic rule but does it apply here?"

@johnallard1 8 месяцев назад

Really helpful video, thanks. I agree with all of your conclusions, although hasn’t perhaps come to the conclusions in such a scientific way. I also really appreciate the reference to blind and deaf pedestrians, which I hadn’t previously considered. Lastly, are the guidelines about how the rules will be considered by examiners definitive from the DVSA or produced locally? Many thanks

@agyemangfrimpong3286 Год назад

Excellent

@KindredBrujah Год назад

I think it could do with an update to be more specific for sure. "Pedestrians _facing away from you_ who are waiting to cross a T-junction uncontrolled by traffic lights, at which you are about to enter or leave."

@Frankston88 Год назад

Agree that this is a poor rule and creates danger in scenarios when there isn't any. I'm not sure who it's supposed to benefit because as a pedestrian I'd rather the car just carry on so I can cross behind it, and as a road user you end up holding up traffic behind you and putting the pedestrian under pressure to cross which could be dangerous for them if another car is coming the other way and doesn't stop. It needs to be removed.

@ConquerDriving Год назад

I agree.

@ado543 Год назад

It is a benefit when walking along a busy road with numerous side roads. In this case, the pedestrian must assume some form of priority over the traffic on the main road, otherwise it would take ages to walk along a busy road. The old rule didn't really work well because pedestrians were expected to take account of traffic from 3+ directions and you just had to hope that anyone turning was indicating before you stepped out, which they often don't. In my experience, the majority of pedestrians do not check all directions before crossing a side road anyway, especially traffic approaching from behind them. Many drivers assume priority over pedestrians at junctions, even pedestrians who are already crossing, and often beep at and nearly hit pedestrians who they perceive to be in their way when turning into the junction. This is a ridiculous situation that is much less of a problem in the rest of the developed world. This rule aims to make drivers more aware of pedestrians' priority at junctions.

@andrewbush65 Год назад

@@ado543 In this type of situation, I tend to walk along the pavement on the side of the road which has fewer junctions to cross along my route. Being a child in the 60's, I use the green cross code and would NEVER cross unless the road was clear and plan my route to use suitable pedestrian crossings along the way. The new rules would work fine if pedestrians were fitted with indicators to signal their intentions. If we genuinely care about the environment, expecting vehicles to perform increased stop/starts to save pedestrians a few seconds would seem illogical.

@4gbrown4 Год назад

Good video which highlights that the Highway Code is as clear as mud. Back in my day we were encouraged not to cross the road near junctions. Now we’re encouraging people to just walk out in front of traffic.

@ConquerDriving Год назад

I wouldn't say back in your day, I would say just yesterday (not literally yesterday but it was very recent). I don't think I've met any experienced drivers in this country who agree with this rule change.

@WayneTulip-zm9gw 7 дней назад

Rule H2 does not apply to roundabouts, road junctions and roundabouts have their own separate sections in the Highway Code, rule 170 - 183 covers road junctions and rule 184 - 190 covers roundabouts, rule 187 states “In all cases watch out for and give plenty of room to pedestrians who may be crossing the approach and exit roads”.

@ChrisCaaa Год назад

This is the video I've been waiting for! My Dad says you shouldn't stop to let pedestrians cross that have a red man, and I said that isn't in the HC. I guess I can tell him he was right. But that's fine now I know as long as it's always the same on tests. It just seemed strange that someone had failed for this on a test, surely the instructor would have explained the appropriate situations before allowing them to book a test?

@markgambrill Год назад

Did they really fail because of giving way at a light controlled junction. My understanding is that all light controlled junctions are separate from this rule. Anyone who failed for it would have grounds for an appeal IMO.

@ChrisCaaa Год назад

@@markgambrill At first I thought it might be worth appealing, but now I've seen this video I'm not so sure. I'll link the video so you can judge for yourself.

@ChrisCaaa Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m56SgAZVtTM.html

@KindredBrujah Год назад

@@ChrisCaaa I think I'm with Mark. It's the same principle as following junction rules rather than roundabout rules for a fully-traffic-light-controlled roundabout. If you're being told to go or not go based on traffic lights, then you follow the traffic lights. I think that's a specific rule which trumps the general rule of, in this case, giving way to pedestrians waiting to cross.

@ChrisCaaa Год назад

@@KindredBrujah I understand but the question was, on what grounds can they fail you for it on a test? You didn't answer that.

@iamaduckquack 5 месяцев назад

I have tried to give way to a PED at a junction once and once only, just after the rules came into effect. The PED stood there while I waited and waited and traffic built up behind me. The PED just stood there, clueless, and so I carried on my journey. Maybe they should have informed the PEDs of the new rule as well so they could do their part in this silly little dance.

@omersohail95 8 месяцев назад

You guys should learn a thing or two about pedestrian priority from the Netherlands :3

@paull7725 Год назад

I think pedestrians now feel pressured because of habits. They used to be scared to death to cross the road. I’m sure that eventually there will be more minors for drivers not stopping as drivers and examiners get more and more used to stopping for people at junctions (and pedestrians getting used to cars stopping)

@MikeyRussell88 Год назад

The new rules were never fit for purpose but this was made up by bike lobbyists, vehicle representation was conveniently left out during the consultation phase...

@ConquerDriving Год назад

I took part in the consultation and I disapproved.

@insoft_uk 4 месяца назад

As a cyclist at larger roundabouts even with two lanes I’m able to control the flow behind gradually reducing speed as I approach pedestrians waiting then safety bringing traffic behind me at a halt and taking center position until it’s safe to move off then I move over to secondary position. Drivers at these roundabouts can all easily give way but don’t because nobody makes them follow the new rules, they have no trouble if they is a zebra crossing at a two lane roundabout or when a lollipop lady or man is on as I have noticed but soon no cyclists like myself or zebra crossing or lollipop person they just all speed through