Hazard and Risk Perception
You are driving at 50 km/h in a residential area when you see a ball roll into the road. What should you anticipate?
- ○Nothing — balls rolling into the road are common and children know to stop
- ✓A child may follow the ball into the road without looking
- ○The ball will deflate and stop before reaching your lane
- ○Sound the horn and maintain speed
Correct answer
A child may follow the ball into the road without looking
A ball or other toy entering the road is a strong indicator that a child may follow instantly without looking. Immediate speed reduction is essential.
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