Pedestrian Crossing IV

USING THE

“WHY”

FACTOR

The Word “WHY” can sometimes be considered Confrontational or Accusatory.

We should consider the context and perhaps consider alternatives.

What brought you to that decision?How did you reach that decision?

Is It Safe To emerge?No

WHY isn’t it safe?(And how did you reach that decision?)

Because there are parked cars

Have you got a clear view in both directions?

No, I can’t see for all those parked cars

So how will you improve your view?

By using Peep & Creep ?

Is a signal necessary in this instance?No

WHY isn’t a signal necessary(or, “what influenced your decision?”)Because it wouldn’t benefit any other

road-user

Might there be Pedestrian Crossings on this road?

YesWHY is that?

Because it’s a built-up area and the sign shows a school nearby

Where will you check on approach to this parked vehicle?

Interior mirror & Right exterior mirror

Why (For what reason) would you check the right Mirror

To check whether cars may be about to overtake me

If you saw an approaching car in your right mirror

How would you react?

What about the consequences?

Approaching the Roundabout, Where will you check first?

I would check to my right!

And the reason you check to the right?

Because I would normally give way to traffic entering from my right

NEVER BE SATISFIED WITH THE FIRST REPLY YOU RECEIVE

GET DIGGING !!

You NEVER Find

Treasure Buried Just Below The Surface

– You Have To Go On DIGGING

Meeting

What routine must be used when meeting other traffic

Who has priority when meeting traffic, where there are parked vehicles on;

• Your side of the road

• The other side of the road

• Both sides of the road

Meeting

How much room would you allow a parked car

What could you anticipate happening around parked cars/and what would you do about it

What would you anticipate a cyclist doing

What observations would you carry out before moving off again?

Who has priority in this situation?

What dangers might we anticipate ref the vehicles to our left?

What safety checks could we carry out?

What is meant by defensive driving?

ANTICIPATION II