You come to a stop unexpectedly on a pedestrian crossing. What do you do?

If you are stopped on a pedestrian crossing, you should move slightly forward or backward if it helps you clear the crossing quickly and safely. It’s important not to block the pedestrian crossing, as this is reserved for people crossing the street and must remain clear. However, you should never drive onto the footpath to get out of the way, as this is dangerous and not allowed. Likewise, reversing is only permitted when it is safe and unavoidable—so in most cases, you may reverse a little if it helps clear the crossing and there’s no danger behind you. The general rule is: always keep pedestrian crossings clear whenever possible to ensure the safety of pedestrians, and only use small, safe movements to do so. In this question, moving slightly forward or backward is the correct action.