Trucks
4. Crossing between vehicles
You’re walking through a busy city street. Traffic is at a standstill, and there’s a gap between two vehicles. You think about crossing, but is it really safe? Which is the smartest choice while crossing in traffic?
Select an answer
The truck has sensors, I trust them and cross.
The traffic might move. I will wait until it’s clear.
If vehicles start to move they drive very slowly. The drivers will have time to see me.
Not quite…
This can lead to an accident. Drivers might not see you and even if the truck has advanced safety systems they will not be able to prevent an accident in every situation.
The smartest choice is to wait until it’s clear: it’s hard to predict exactly when traffic will start to move, and drivers will be focused on moving forward and may not notice you. Watch for moving vehicles from both directions and stay alert – traffic can move suddenly.
To stay safe:
- Keep your distance from traffic.
- Make sure that the driver has seen you.
- Always check both directions before crossing.
Correct
To wait until it’s clear is the smartest choice: It’s hard to predict exactly when traffic will start to move, and drivers will be focused on moving forward and may not notice you.
Drivers might not see you and even if the truck has advanced safety systems they will not be able to prevent an accident in every situation. Watch for moving vehicles from both directions and stay alert – traffic can move suddenly.
To stay safe:
- Keep your distance from traffic.
- Make sure that the driver has seen you.
- Always check both directions before crossing.
Not quite…
This can lead to an accident. Drivers might not see you and even if the truck has advanced safety systems they will not be able to prevent an accident in every situation.
To wait until it’s clear is the smartest choice: It’s hard to predict exactly when traffic will start to move, and drivers will be focused on moving forward and may not notice you. Watch for moving vehicles from both directions and stay alert – traffic can move suddenly.
To stay safe:
- Keep your distance from traffic.
- Make sure that the driver has seen you.
- Always check both directions before crossing.
