Which animal lends its name to a pedestrian crossing?
1) zebra http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/amc0358l.jpg 2) “In the United Kingdom, animal names are used to distinguish several types of such crossings: – Zebra crossing: wide longitudinal stripes on road, often with belisha beacons; pedestrians may cross at any time; drivers must give way to pedestrians who demonstrate intent to cross. – Pelican crossing: traffic lights for pedestrians and vehicles; button-operated. – Puffin crossing: pedestrian lights on near side of road; button-operated with curb-side detector. – Toucan crossing: for bicycles as well as pedestrians. – Pegasus crossing: an equestrian crossing.” Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_crossing ZEBRA vs ZEBRA! +Crossing
