About Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing: which statement is WRONG?
- 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.
- The priority applies with exceptions: military column, funeral procession and red pedestrian light or amber flashing light.
- The text says 'in principle always liable', not 'always, full stop'.
- ✓ Older people and people with a disability need just as much time and reaction ability in traffic as other adults.
Correct answer: Older people and people with a disability need just as much time and reaction ability in traffic as other adults.
Explanation
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
Why learners get this wrong
- 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
- 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
- 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)
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