Watch the muted ~5 s clip: you approach a zebra crossing in a built-up area. Tap HAZARD! the moment you see the hazard develop, then choose what you do at the frozen frame: brake, release the accelerator or nothing?
- ✓ Brake
- Release the accelerator
- Nothing
Correct answer: Brake
Explanation
Correct choice: brake — a pedestrian standing at the kerb of the crossing, waiting to cross (11.9 m away, ~1.4 s to contact) is in your path; releasing the accelerator or doing nothing leaves too little room.
Why learners get this wrong
- Releasing the accelerator is not enough here: a pedestrian standing at the kerb of the crossing, waiting to cross — 11.9 m away, ~1.4 s to contact. Only braking keeps you clear of the hazard (stop within the distance you can see to be clear).
- Doing nothing is dangerous here: a pedestrian standing at the kerb of the crossing, waiting to cross — 11.9 m away, ~1.4 s to contact, right in your path. You must brake.
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