While driving along a residential street lined with parked vehicles, you notice a pedestrian looking down at a mobile phone while walking briskly towards a gap between two cars ahead. In what sequence should you perform the following actions from first to last to safely anticipate and manage this developing hazard?
- 1Identify the distracted pedestrian approaching the carriageway as a potential hazard.
- 2Check your interior and door mirrors to assess following traffic.
- 3Ease off the accelerator pedal to proactively reduce speed.
- 4Cover the footbrake pedal in preparation to stop smoothly if needed.
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The correct sequence begins with identifying the pedestrian as a potential hazard, followed by checking mirrors to assess following traffic, easing off the accelerator to reduce speed smoothly, and finally covering the footbrake in readiness to stop if necessary.
Safe driving requires a proactive approach: first identify developing risks early, check mirrors to evaluate surrounding road users, ease off the accelerator to initiate smooth deceleration, and cover the brake pedal to be prepared for an immediate, controlled stop.
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Defensive hazard anticipation and the systematic hazard management routine (Identify -> Mirrors -> Decelerate -> Cover Brake).
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