A crossing, in the handbook's terms, is a place where roads, railways or other road users intersect. Because people may arrive from the left or the right, these places are specially marked and secured, and they create some of the most dangerous situations on the road. This short topic confirms the basics: where an intersection has no traffic lights and no traffic officer, drivers must cross by respecting the right-of-way rules rather than relying on speed or assumption. It works as a quick introduction before the more detailed priority, traffic light and roundabout topics.
Question 1What is a 'crossing' according to the handbook?
AA place where other roads, railways or other road users intersect ✓(correct answer)
BThe point where a lane ends
CA bridge over a highway
DOnly a marked pedestrian zebra crossing
Correct answer: A. Crossings are places where roads, railways or other road users intersect, so road users may come from the left or right.Source: Handbook p. 122
Question 2Why are crossings specially marked and secured?
ATo slow down pedestrians
BTo show where parking is allowed
CBecause road users may cross from the left or right, creating dangerous situations ✓(correct answer)
DTo mark the end of the city
Correct answer: C. Other road users may cross from either side, which can be dangerous, so crossings are marked and secured to avoid accidents.Source: Handbook p. 122
Question 3An intersection has no traffic lights and no traffic officer. How must drivers cross it?
AWhoever is fastest goes first
BBy respecting the right-of-way (priority) rules ✓(correct answer)
CLarger vehicles always go first
DDrivers must sound the horn and proceed
Correct answer: B. Junctions may be regulated by lights or traffic police; if not, drivers must respect the right-of-way rules.Source: Handbook p. 123