Vulnerable road users
You are driving along a residential street where children are playing. What should you do?
- Keep to the speed limit whatever the conditions
- Drive at a speed low enough to stop safely if a child runs outCorrect
- Sound your horn continuously to warn them
- Expect the children to watch out for your car
Why?
Rule 205 of The Highway Code says to drive with the safety of children in mind, at a speed suitable for the conditions, so you can stop safely if a child steps or runs out.
Highway Code rule 205