About Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing: which statement is correct?
- A pedestrian on a crossing always has priority, with no exception whatsoever.
- ✓ The text says 'in principle always liable', not 'always, full stop'.
- Children near a school or playground behave in traffic just as predictably as adults.
- Older people and people with a disability need just as much time and reaction ability in traffic as other adults.
Correct answer: The text says 'in principle always liable', not 'always, full stop'.
Explanation
The text says 'in principle always liable', not 'always, full stop'. The hedge 'in principle' is part of the legal meaning (room remains for the concrete circumstances)
Why learners get this wrong
- The priority applies with exceptions: military column, funeral procession and red pedestrian light or amber flashing light. Outside those three cases the pedestrian keeps priority
- Children get so absorbed in play that they do not look out and may step onto the road without warning, especially near schools, playgrounds and between parked cars. Expect the unexpected, not adult behaviour
- This group often has limited perception and reaction ability, notices you late, and needs more time for actions like crossing. Give that extra time, even if the pace looks independent
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