Pedestrian, Cycle and Equestrian crossings
Pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossings tell drivers, riders and pedestrians where people on foot,
on bicycles and on horses can safely cross the road, and when they must be given priority. This page explains what
these crossings mean, how to recognise them quickly, and links to every individual crossing in this category so you
can revise them for your car theory test, motorcycle theory test, HGV / LGV theory test, PCV
theory test, or ADI Part 1 theory test.
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What are pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossings?
Pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossings are part of the UK road and traffic sign system used to give drivers
and riders clear instructions about when they must stop and allow people on foot, on bicycles or on horses to
cross safely. They help you understand where crossings are located, what type of crossing you are approaching and
how the traffic lights, signals and road markings work, so you can plan your driving safely and confidently.
You'll usually see:
- Pedestrian crossings such as zebra, pelican and puffin crossings, with distinctive road
markings and signals.
- Cycle crossings including toucan crossings where cyclists and pedestrians can cross
together.
- Equestrian (horse) crossings with higher-mounted signals and special crossing areas for
riders.
Understanding these pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossings is essential if you regularly drive in busy towns
and cities, near schools, shops, parks or bridleways - and they can all appear in your DVSA driving theory test
and hazard perception test.
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Source: Department for Transport - Know Your Traffic Signs. Contains public sector
information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.