In a residential street in Emmen a pedestrian with his eyes on his phone is walking across the pavement toward the edge of the carriageway. There is no crossing. What do you do?
- You keep your speed and only brake once he actually puts a foot on the road
- ✓ You count on him not seeing you, slow down and are ready to brake
- You drive on, because he will surely look up before he steps onto the road
Correct answer: You count on him not seeing you, slow down and are ready to brake
Explanation
False — then you are too late. A pedestrian who takes part in traffic without thinking often does not follow the rules and can suddenly walk onto the road; adjust your speed before he reaches the carriageway
Why learners get this wrong
- Wrong — then you are too late. A pedestrian who takes part in traffic without thinking often does not follow the rules and can suddenly walk onto the road; adjust your speed before he reaches the carriageway
- Wrong — you assume an attentive pedestrian. Pedestrians are often so busy with their phone that they do not notice what is happening around them; expect less attention
Topic: Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing
Read the rule: Core: Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing
Sections
- Challenge: Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing
- The model: Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing
- Core: Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing
- Why it matters: Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing
- Active recall: Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing
- Teach back: Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing
- Memory hook: Vulnerable pedestrians: children, older people, and priority at the crossing