Pedestrians

Children are often more interested in the game they are playing than road safety.

Whenever you see a child up ahead remember they may not be aware of your presence and may step or cycle into the road. If a child runs across the road they may well be followed by another child. If a ball or Frisbee appears on the road it may well be followed by a child.

Teenagers and young adults can be fearless when it comes to crossing the road. They sometimes believe they are invincible and accidents don’t happen to them.

If you see teenagers or youths look to see how they are behaving – are they being responsible?

Particularly vulnerable pedestrians include children and elderly pedestrians who may not be able to judge your speed and could step into the road in front of you. At 40 mph your vehicle will probably kill any pedestrians it hits. At 20 mph there is only a 1 in 20 chance of the pedestrian being killed. So kill your speed.

Elderly pedestrians who may need more time to cross the road. Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time. Do not hurry them.

Pay particular attention to small electric vehicles.