How would you conduct yourself according to the situation depicted in the following picture?
- Drive faster and honk to keep the children away from the roadway so you don’t hit them.
- A pedestrian crossing is not marked on the roadway and no “play street” sign is posted. Continue driving normally.
- Continue driving. The children shall act responsibly and avoid crossing the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.
- Correct answer: Glance at the mirrors, slow down, follow the children movement on both sides of the roadway and – if required – stop to avoid endangering them.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Glance at the mirrors, slow down, follow the children movement on both sides of the roadway and – if required – stop to avoid endangering them.
Children near the road may run into it suddenly and often misjudge the speed and distance of vehicles. So check your mirrors, slow down, watch the children on both sides and be ready to stop. The lack of a marked crossing or a sign does not remove the duty of care, and honking or speeding up only increases the danger.