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Difficulty: MediumPedestrians

As you approach a bus that has pulled in at a roadside stop in a busy shopping area, which action should you take to safely manage potential pedestrian hazards?

  1. A
    Flash your headlights repeatedly to instruct waiting pedestrians to remain on the footway until you have passed
  2. Reduce your speed and watch carefully for passengers stepping out from behind or in front of the vehicle to cross the roadAnswer
  3. C
    Maintain your cruising speed while fixating exclusively on the rear lights of the bus ahead
  4. D
    Accelerate and pass closely alongside the vehicle to clear the obstruction quickly before passengers alight

Answer

Reduce your speed and watch carefully for passengers stepping out from behind or in front of the vehicle to cross the road.
When passing a stationary bus at a bus stop, pedestrians who have just alighted often cross directly in front of or behind the vehicle where they are hidden from view. Reducing your speed and anticipating hidden pedestrians provides the time and braking distance necessary to stop safely if someone suddenly steps into the carriageway.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the static hazard and recognise that the stationary bus creates a major visual blind spot.
Driver recognises that passengers leaving the bus may not be visible from the normal driving position.
Large vehicles mask footway activity and conceal pedestrians attempting to cross.
2
Ease off the accelerator, reduce vehicle speed, and cover the brake pedal.
Stopping distance is significantly shortened, allowing an immediate controlled stop if needed.
Pedestrians often step directly into the road without checking for approaching traffic.
3
Scan the kerb, underneath the vehicle body for pedestrian feet, and around both ends of the bus.
Early detection of any developing pedestrian movement across the carriageway.
Proactive observation enables safe passage without harsh braking or collisions.

Key Concept

Anticipating pedestrian movement and blind spots around stationary public service vehicles
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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