Hazard and Risk Perception
You see a group of children near the footpath ahead. Which of the following is the best action?
- ○Maintain speed because they are on the footpath
- ✓Slow down and be ready to stop; children can step into the road without warning
- ○Sound the horn to warn them to stay back
- ○Move to the centre of the road immediately
Correct answer
Slow down and be ready to stop; children can step into the road without warning
Children are unpredictable and can dart into the road suddenly. Reducing speed and being prepared to stop is the safest response.
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