Question

What should you do when approaching a distracted pedestrian or bicyclist?

Answer 1

The answer to the question in where what to do if there is a distracted pedestrian or bicyclist would be c. slow down in about 3-4 seconds and give that distracted person more space or distance. Hope this answer would be of help.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option c. "slow down and give the distracted person more space".

Explanation:

Distracted pedestrians or bicyclists are a common cause of accidents on roadways. When a drivers notes that a distracted pedestrian or bicyclist is close, the correct way to proceed is to cautiously slow down and give space to the person that is distracted. This is the most effective way to avoid accidents. Usually, letting at least 1.5 meters of space between the car and the person is considered a good driver's behavior.