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Zorluk: KolayHazard Perception and Anticipation

You are driving along an urban street and notice a pedestrian walking towards the kerb while looking down at a mobile phone. In what order should you carry out the following actions to safely anticipate and manage this potential hazard?

  1. 1Check your interior and door mirrors to assess following traffic.
  2. 2Ease off the accelerator and cover the brake pedal to reduce your speed.
  3. 3Be prepared to stop smoothly if the pedestrian steps into the carriageway.
  4. 4Accelerate gently to normal speed once you have safely passed well clear of the pedestrian.

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The correct sequence is: Check mirrors first to assess following traffic, ease off the accelerator and cover the brake to reduce speed, be prepared to stop smoothly if the pedestrian steps out, and finally resume normal speed once safely past the pedestrian.
When anticipating a developing hazard such as a distracted pedestrian, you must always follow the safe driving routine: check mirrors first to know what is behind, reduce speed early by easing off the throttle and covering the brake, stay prepared to stop smoothly if they step out, and only resume normal driving speed once you are safely past.

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1
Check interior and exterior mirrors to assess traffic behind.
You establish situational awareness of following vehicles before adjusting speed.
Early mirror checks ensure you do not create a hazard for vehicles following closely behind.
2
Ease off the accelerator and cover the brake pedal.
The vehicle begins decelerating and thinking time is maximized.
Proactive speed reduction gives you more time to respond if the potential hazard develops into an actual hazard.
3
Watch the pedestrian's movements and prepare to stop.
You are positioned and prepared to halt smoothly if required.
Distracted road users may step into the road without looking, making readiness to stop essential.
4
Resume appropriate driving speed once the road ahead is completely clear.
Normal progress is resumed safely.
Speed should only be increased after the hazard is fully cleared and conditions allow.

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Proactive hazard perception and early mirror-speed response routine
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