Pedestrian Safety Flashcards

You are driving on a rainy day and see a pedestrian waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. What additional risk exists?

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.

What should you do if you see children walking along a road without a footpath?

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.

After stopping at a red light, you notice pedestrians are using the crossing. Your light turns green. When may you proceed?

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.

A person in a wheelchair is crossing the road at a designated crossing. What special consideration should you give?

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.

You are driving at night and your headlights illuminate a pedestrian on the road wearing dark clothing. What should you learn from this?

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.

What danger do parked vehicles create for pedestrians?

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.