What does the following marking, along the width of the road, indicate?
- Crossing for cyclists.· Correct answer
- Stop line before an intersection.
- White broken line: A one-way road.
- Bus lane.
Explanation
A marking of white squares across the road (sign 812) indicates a cyclist crossing. The marking differs from a pedestrian crossing (continuous white stripes) so that the two types of crossing can be told apart. Drivers must give right of way to cyclists at this crossing.
How to approach it
White squares = cyclist crossing
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Common mistake
Confusing a cyclist crossing (squares) with a pedestrian one (stripes)
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