Mastering the Mid - Road Refuge : How to Use Central Islands Safely
A step - by - step guide to safe two - stage road crossing .
Stage 2 :
The Mid - Way Pause
Once you reach the island , you must stop completely to reassess the traffic flow for the second half of the road .
Use Islands When Controlled Crossings are Absent
If no lights or marked crossings are nearby , an island in the middle of the road is the safest alternative for crossing .
Stage 1 :
Reach the Island
Use the Green Cross Code ( Rule 7 ) to observe traffic and cross safely from the pavement to the central island .
Complete the Crossing
Apply the Green Cross Code a second time from the island refuge to safely reach the far side of the road .