Hazard and Risk Perception
Why are elderly pedestrians considered a higher-risk group near roads?
- ○They are more likely to jaywalk
- ✓They may move slower, have reduced hearing or vision, and misjudge vehicle speeds
- ○They always use zebra crossings
- ○They prefer to walk on the road surface
Correct answer
They may move slower, have reduced hearing or vision, and misjudge vehicle speeds
Age-related reductions in mobility, hearing and vision mean elderly pedestrians may step out or cross slowly, making it harder for them to judge gaps in traffic.
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