Question 915 in the bank

How would you avoid hitting the pedestrian in the picture?

A city street lined with parked cars; a woman with a bag steps into the road from between parked cars on the right, ahead of a white van.
  1. Warn him by honking loudly and continuously.
  2. In the given situation there is no way to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
  3. Brake strongly and honk early to drive the pedestrian away to the sidewalk.
  4. Correct answer: Drive slowly and identify the pedestrian as early as possible on the road.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Drive slowly and identify the pedestrian as early as possible on the road.

A pedestrian may step into the road between parked vehicles even where there is no pedestrian crossing, so scan the road and its edges well in advance. Slowing down in time lets you stop safely if the pedestrian keeps crossing. Honking and sudden braking do not solve the problem: they may frighten the pedestrian and cause an unpredictable reaction, and they also endanger the drivers behind you.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).