Question

Designated point on a road where road marking or other means helps pedestrians cross safely is called?

(a) Zebra crossing

(b) Pedestrian crossing

(c) Footpath

(d) Subway

This question was addressed to me in an online interview.

The query is from Estimate of Earthwork by Three Methods in chapter Road Estimating, Sanitary and Water Supply Work of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Pedestrian crossing

The best I can explain: A pedestrian crossing or crosswalk is a place designated for pedestrians to cross a road. Crosswalks are designed to keep pedestrians together where they can be seen by motorists, and where they can cross most safely across the flow of vehicular traffic.

Marked pedestrian crossings are often found at intersections, but may also be at other points on busy roads that would otherwise be too unsafe to cross without assistance due to vehicle numbers, speed or road widths. They are also commonly installed where large numbers of pedestrians are attempting to cross (such as in shopping areas) or where vulnerable road users (such as school children) regularly cross.