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Difficulty: EasyOlder and Disabled People

While driving along a town centre street, you see an individual using a walking frame begin to cross the road ahead. What should you do?

  1. A
    Flash your headlights repeatedly to tell them that you are giving way and they should hurry
  2. Slow down and stop well back, allowing them all the time they need to cross safelyAnswer
  3. C
    Accelerate past them quickly through the gap before opposing traffic approaches
  4. D
    Steer around them abruptly without checking your vehicle mirrors or blind spots

Answer

Slow down and stop well back, allowing them all the time they need to cross safely.
Older people and individuals with disabilities or walking aids often take significantly longer to cross the road. Drivers must exercise patience, slow down, and stop well back from the crossing point so the person does not feel rushed or threatened.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vulnerable road user ahead
Recognise that an individual with a walking frame moves slowly and requires extra time to cross the road.
Pedestrians with mobility difficulties may take longer to cross and may not be able to react quickly to approaching traffic.
2
Determine the safe driving response
Decide to slow down gently, stop at a safe distance, and wait patiently until they reach the pavement.
Stopping well back prevents intimidating the pedestrian and provides a safety buffer in accordance with the Highway Code.

Key Concept

Consideration and patience for pedestrians with mobility impairments
Estimated Time:45s
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Older and Disabled People

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