Zebra lines are meant for:

Question

Zebra lines are meant for:

1. A. stopping vehicle
2. B. pedestrians crossing (Correct answer)
3. C. for giving preference to vehicle
4. D. None of the above

Correct Answer

Option B — pedestrians crossing

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is pedestrians crossing.

Key Points

• Zebra crossings are the striped markings that give pedestrians a designated place to cross, and pedestrians have right of way on them.
• They do not exist to stop vehicles as such, nor to give preference to vehicles — the priority runs the other way.

Additional Information

• The name comes from the black-and-white stripes resembling a zebra's coat; the design was introduced in Britain in 1951.
• Related road markings: a stop line marks where vehicles must halt, a solid centre line forbids overtaking, and rumble strips slow traffic near crossings.
• Under the Motor Vehicles Act, failing to yield at a pedestrian crossing is a punishable offence.