DGT Rules Occupant safety and vulnerable users Pedestrians require anticipation, not surprise

Occupant safety and vulnerable users

Pedestrians require anticipation, not surprise

Expect pedestrians to step out — slow and give way before you need to react sharply.

What to watch for

The question mentions crossings, pavements, children, older people, or pedestrians near the road.

The rule

The rule explains exactly how to answer any question of this type — and why the obvious wrong answer fails.

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Common trap

Don't wait until a pedestrian is already in your lane before you react.

Practice the questions that test this rule

The full app shows DGT-style questions for this rule, with explanations that link the wrong answers back to exactly why they fail.