What is the purpose of safety zones in traffic?

• A. Areas designated for bicycle lanes
• B. Lanes reserved for emergency vehicles
• C. Spaces set aside for pedestrians; marked by raised buttons or markers on a road
• D. Parking areas for buses

Answer: (C)

Safety zones are areas in the roadway reserved for pedestrians to cross safely. They provide a place for people to wait in the middle of the street or finish crossing, reducing exposure to moving vehicles, especially on wide or multi-lane roads. These zones are marked to alert drivers and often include tactile or raised indicators to help visually-impaired pedestrians navigate. They’re not for vehicles, bike lanes, emergency vehicle lanes, or bus parking, which are dedicated to other users or uses. That’s why the purpose described—areas set aside for pedestrians and marked by raised markers on the road—best fits safety zones.