Pedestrian crossings are safe places for pedestrians to cross the road. There are various different types of pedestrian crossings, these are: Zebra, Pelican, Puffin, Toucan, Pegasus and also near schools where a lollipop person might get you to stop.      Zebra crossings- These are recognised by the flashing amber lights on the poles, zig-zag lines approach and the black and white lines going across the road. Check your interior mirror on approach, easing off gas a little and check both sides of the crossing. You must stop for any pedestrian who is wanting to cross, stopping before they even step in to the road. Zebra crossings with bollards in the middle you treat as two separate crossings. Check again before you proceed.           Pelican crossings- On approach you will notice zig-zag lines and traffic lights. Once the pedestrian presses the button the traffic lights will then change amber to red. After a period of time the traffic lights will then turn to flashing amber (meaning that you can go as long as the pedestrians are off the crossing) and then green to go. If pedestrians are near the crossing, always anticipate that the traffic lights might be changing soon. Puffin crossings (Pedestrian User-Friendly Intelligent crossings)- Similar to Pelican crossings, but have sensors on top of the traffic lights that detect if pedestrians are crossing slowly and hold the red traffic light longer. These do not have a flashing amber light and phase like normal traffic lights. Toucan crossings (Two Can cross)- Similar to Pelican crossings too, but they allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross. No flashing amber light and phase like normal traffic lights. Pegasus crossings- Similar again to Toucan crossings but allow horse riders to cross too.   You know the theory, now try it for real with one of World Driving's patient driving instructors. We're waiting to help you be a safe driver and get you through your driving test. Arrange a driving lesson by phoning FREE or 0208 650 6153.   Finding a good driving school is difficult, find out here why you've just discovered one of the best ones...  ( click )      Refresher driving lessons are getting more and more popular, find out more about it here ...    ( click)      Intensive lessons for people wanting to learn to drive quick. Click here to find out if you're up for it.. .     ( click)