BTT Pedestrian Safety 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are driving on a rainy day and see a pedestrian waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. What additional risk exists?
- The pedestrian might have an umbrella blocking their view
- Your braking distance is longer on wet roads
- Both the pedestrian's limited visibility and your longer stopping distance (Correct answer)
- Rain does not affect pedestrian safety
Correct answer: Both the pedestrian's limited visibility and your longer stopping distance
Rain creates multiple hazards: your stopping distance increases on wet roads, and pedestrians may have reduced visibility from umbrellas or hoods.
Question 2: What should you do if you see children walking along a road without a footpath?
- Honk to warn them off the road
- Slow down significantly and give them a wide berth when passing (Correct answer)
- Continue at normal speed — they should not be on the road
- Flash your headlights
Correct answer: Slow down significantly and give them a wide berth when passing
Children on roads without footpaths are vulnerable. Slow down substantially and give them as much space as possible when passing.
Question 3: After stopping at a red light, you notice pedestrians are using the crossing. Your light turns green. When may you proceed?
- Immediately — they should have completed crossing
- When the last pedestrian has stepped off the carriageway (Correct answer)
- After honking to alert remaining pedestrians
- After waiting 5 seconds
Correct answer: When the last pedestrian has stepped off the carriageway
Only proceed when all pedestrians have safely cleared the carriageway. Some may take longer than others due to age or disability.
Question 4: A person in a wheelchair is crossing the road at a designated crossing. What special consideration should you give?
- None — they have the same crossing time as others
- They may take longer to cross — be patient and allow extra time (Correct answer)
- Honk to encourage faster crossing
- Drive around them on the other side
Correct answer: They may take longer to cross — be patient and allow extra time
Wheelchair users may need more time to cross, especially if there are kerbs or uneven surfaces. Be patient and do not rush them.
Question 5: You are driving at night and your headlights illuminate a pedestrian on the road wearing dark clothing. What should you learn from this?
- Pedestrians should always wear bright clothes
- At night, reduce your speed as pedestrians may be hard to see (Correct answer)
- Night driving does not affect pedestrian visibility
- Only drive with high beam at night
Correct answer: At night, reduce your speed as pedestrians may be hard to see
At night, pedestrians in dark clothing are very difficult to spot. Reduce speed so you can stop within the distance your headlights illuminate.
Question 6: What danger do parked vehicles create for pedestrians?
- They block the footpath
- Pedestrians may step out from between parked vehicles unexpectedly (Correct answer)
- They create pollution
- They reduce road width
Correct answer: Pedestrians may step out from between parked vehicles unexpectedly
Pedestrians, especially children, may emerge suddenly from between parked vehicles where they are hidden from the driver's view.
BTT Pedestrian Safety 4
You are driving on a rainy day and see a pedestrian waiting to cross at a zebra crossing.
What additional risk exists?