How does pedestrian behavior in the area of the intersection affect drivers?
- Pedestrians have no significant effect on drivers.
- The main complication in an intersection is created when pedestrians are crowded on the sidewalk.
- Correct answer: Driver should anticipate in advance possible dangerous behavior from pedestrians in the area of the intersection.
- Pedestrians occupy pedestrian crossings for significant time periods, thus causing traffic delays.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Driver should anticipate in advance possible dangerous behavior from pedestrians in the area of the intersection.
In the area of an intersection, pedestrians may step into the road suddenly, cross away from the pedestrian crossing, or fail to notice an approaching vehicle. So the driver should anticipate dangerous behavior in advance, slow down, scan the sidewalks and be ready to stop. The claim that pedestrians have no significant effect on drivers is wrong, because their behavior directly affects how you drive.