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#PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
In this first section of Module 5 we will be dealing with
pedestrian crossings, particularly the zebra, pelican
and school crossings.
The general rules for pedestrian crossings are:
- do not park on a crossing or zigzag lined area
- always allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross
- do not overtake vehicles at, on or near the crossing
- give yourself more time to stop on wet or icy roads
- do not wave or beckon any pedestrians across
- if in a traffic queue be extra careful and watchful
Click the Ok button to continue with the briefing
#SESSION - 1
THE ZEBRA CROSSING
Ahead is a zebra crossing in the middle of a shopping
centre. It is acting as a focal point for pedestrians
who want to cross this road to shops on each side.
INSTRUCTIONS
In the light of the following, consider your actions:
- always approach with the M.S.M and P.S.L routines
- the pedestrian has the right of way over the car
- if a pedestrian is waiting, stop and let them cross
- watch out for pedestrians who cross over very late
Click the Ok button to start the first section's session
#ASSESS THE CROSSING
Always look well ahead to identify the crossing, look
for lights, beacons, traffic signs and road markings.
Observe sharply what pedestrians are present at the
crossing and what they are about to do. Plan ahead
to be able to drive safely through any road situation.
Ahead is a Zebra crossing and a woman is now
standing and waiting to cross on the left hand side.
You will need to stop and wait for her, so slow down
and do the M.S.M and P.S.L routines.
Click the Ok button to continue with the first session
#SESSION - 1 COMPLETE
Well done! You have successfully negotiated this
pedestrian crossing. You had to wait and allow a
pedestrian to cross, and then you continued without
any further incidents.
This practice case, apart from a pedestrian-free
crossing, was the simplest situation.
In the following sessions we will consider more
complex crossings and more involved traffic and
pedestrian situations.
Click the Ok button to continue to the next session
#SESSION - 2
PASSING A ZEBRA CROSSING BEHIND TRAFFIC
In this next session you will approach the very same
zebra crossing again. But this time you will be behind
a transit van, and the crossing will be busier and a
more difficult situation.
INSTRUCTIONS
As before, approach the crossing with the M.S.M/P.S.L
routines, slow by braking, and look well to either side
of the crossing for pedestrians. Be prepared to stop
and wait for crossing pedestrians.
Click the Ok button to start the next crossing session
#ASSESS THE CROSSING
The pedestrian crossing is partially obscured by the
transit van immediately in front of you.
When attempting to assess a road situation ahead,
leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in
front so that you can maximise the amount of road
you can see. If you cannot see a van or lorry's
mirrors, then it's likely they cannot see you behind.
Move cautiously towards the crossing, allowing the
vehicle in front to pull away, and be prepared to stop.
Click the Ok button to continue the crossing session
#SESSION - 2 COMPLETE
Congratulations! You have successfully negotiated
a busy Zebra crossing also with traffic in front of you.
You will need to remember that when stuck in traffic
queues that approach a Zebra crossing, there is a
real danger that pedestrians will cross in between
stationary vehicles. If they do this when the queue
moves and your car suddenly comes to the crossing
you will need to be extra vigilant!
So remember to exercise extra caution where there
is a traffic queue and a pedestrian crossing.
Click the Ok button to start the next crossing session.
#SESSION - 3
PASSING A PELICAN CROSSING
Ahead is a Pelican crossing controlled by traffic
lights. These have a flashing amber signals.
INSTRUCTIONS
When analysing the crossing ask yourself:
- are there pedestrians crossing the road now?
- will the pedestrians be crossing when I get there?
- what will the lights display when I get there?
- is there a flashing amber light meaning give way?
- will traffic ahead halt when I go over the crossing?
Please view and study the accompanying video
To continue with the session click the Ok button now
#ASSESS THE CROSSING
The pedestrian crossing is partially obscured by the
transit van immediately in front of you.
This pedestrian crossing is controlled by traffic
lights. No matter what the vehicles do in front, you
are expected to obey the lights.
Move cautiously towards the crossing, allowing the
vehicle in front to pull away, and be prepared to stop,
as often, pedestrians will attempt to cross in between
a vehicle queue that is slow moving.
To continue with the session click the Ok button now
#SESSION - 3 COMPLETE
Congratulations! You have successfully completed
the Pelican crossing session.
There are 2 other types of variations on the Pelican
crossing - the Puffin and the Toucan crossings and
neither have the flashing amber light. Toucans have
push buttons that allow pedestrians to operate them.
Puffins automatically monitor pedestrian crossings
and control the lights this way.
In the next session you will encounter another real
everyday hazard - the school crossing.
Click the Ok button to continue with the last session.
#SESSION - 4
A SCHOOL CROSSING
School entrances are hazard areas, particularly at
those times when children enter or leave the school.
INSTRUCTIONS
Your actions depend on the presence of the following:
- school patrols and their flashing amber lights
- school coaches which hide crossing children
- parent's cars that suddenly stop and park beside
the road to pick up their sons and daughters
- children suddenly crossing the road to catch a
school bus or to get to an ice cream van.
Click the Ok button to begin this crossing session
#ASSESS THE SITUATION
Ahead on the left is a school and it is that time of
day when all of the school children are now leaving
to go to their homes.
There is a chartered coach on your right which is a
hazard because it may hide children behind it. We will
need to watch both sides of the road carefully for
any children suddenly crossing the road.
On the left is a school patrol ready to cross the road
in front of us. We will need to drive slowly and be
prepared to stop and wait for this school crossing.
Click the Ok button to continue with the session
#SECTION COMPLETE
Congratulations on passing the school crossing,
the school, and all of it's hazards safely.
This concludes the first section of Module five in
which you have learnt about the approach, the hazards
and the driving issues of pedestrian crossings.
Remember, at these hazard spots, a continuous all
round observation is a vital skill to be practiced.
In the next section we will deal with further road
hazards such as road works, incidents and more.
To continue driving, click the Ok button now
#ROAD HAZARDS
A road hazard in any situation is one that involves
you in risk or danger and causes you to slow or to
change your direction.
There are three main types of hazard:
Static: road bends, junctions, crossings, road works
Moving: livestock, pedestrians, bicycles, motorbikes,
large vehicles, vehicles doing manoeuvres,
and emergency services vehicles.
Surface: chippings, puddles, ice, snow, black ice,
fords, floods, cracks and cambers
Drive up to the junction ahead and then TURN LEFT
Click the Ok button to begin the session on hazards
#SESSION - 1
A ROAD WORKS HAZARD
Ahead is a road works with traffic lights that are
controlling a single lane traffic flow situation.
INSTRUCTIONS
Let's analyse the road hazard ahead to decide on a
safe course of action. Start with the M.S.M routine by
checking mirrors and signalling if necessary. Position
the car correctly to pass the road works. Restrict your
speed to the speed limit imposed.