Vulnerable Road Users.
Support material workbook 1.6
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Scenario
Phase 1(In car) Duration 3-5 minutes max
The instructor should find a safe place to stop where there is a mix of vulnerable road users present. Here the instructor should ask the learner what is a vulnerable road user and what makes them more vulnerable?
The answer should be recorded in the workbook. The instructor should ask the learner to identify situations that could cause concern and these should be recorded in the workbook. The instructor should then ask the learner to list possible options to reduce the threat from their vehicle, encouraging the learner to identify the need to detect developing hazards early to allow them to plan an appropriate response. The instructor should encourage the pupil to understand the role fear of traffic has on vulnerable road user behaviour.
Phase 2 (Self learning)
Make a list of personal experiences where they or peers/family have felt vulnerable when is close proximity to vehicles and the reasons for concern.
Phase 3 (In car) Duration 3-5 minutes max
In this final stage the instructor and the learner will review and discuss the experiences listed. The instructor should encourage the learner to think of realistic options to help mitigate any possible concerns the vulnerable road user may have.
Finally the instructor should ask them if they are a vulnerable road user, and if so why? The answer here should be yes. Young drivers are over-representative in collisions because they are inexperienced, which makes them react late to hazards.