Is it advisable to signal to a pedestrian to cross the carriageway?
Right of way
Explanation
It is not advisable to signal a pedestrian to cross the road because **other drivers may not see those signals**. This can create dangerous situations, as drivers must follow the **traffic signals** and **road markings** to know when to yield to pedestrians.
- The **pedestrian traffic lights** are the signals that indicate to pedestrians when to cross, and not to drivers.
- At **intersections with signals**, drivers must follow the instructions of the signals and not the indications of other drivers or pedestrians. This ensures that all drivers have a clear and uniform reference on how to proceed.
- The **pedestrian crossings** are marked with wide lines on the road, indicating to drivers that they must yield to pedestrians.
For these reasons, it is important not to signal pedestrians to cross, as other drivers might not be aware of these signals and may not stop, endangering everyone's safety.
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