When approaching a pedestrian crossing with a raised traffic island, what should you do?

Answer: B — Only stop if a pedestrian is on your half of the crossing

When approaching a pedestrian crossing with a raised traffic island, it's important to recognize the role of the island in indicating safe waiting space for pedestrians. The correct course of action is to only stop if a pedestrian is on your half of the crossing. This means that if there are no pedestrians on your side of the crossing, you can proceed without having to stop. The raised traffic island provides pedestrians a safe refuge between the two halves of the crossing, allowing them to be more visible and reducing the risk of accidents. Therefore, if a pedestrian is on your side, it is necessary to stop to ensure their safety. If there are pedestrians on the other half of the crossing, they still have their right of way, but your responsibility to stop only applies when they are in your immediate vicinity. Hence, assessing where pedestrians are before deciding whether to stop is critical for safe riding behavior.