## Road users requiring extra care 

## 1.Overview 

204. The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is particularly important to be aware of children, older and disabled people, and learner and inexperienced drivers and riders. 

## 2.Pedestrians 

205. There is a risk of pedestrians, especially children, stepping unexpectedly into the road. You should drive with the safety of children in mind at a speed suitable for the conditions. 

206. Drive carefully and slowly  when 

● in crowded shopping streets, Home Zones and Quiet Lanes (see Rule 218) or residential areas 

● driving past bus and tram stops; pedestrians may emerge suddenly into the road 

● passing parked vehicles, especially ice cream vans; children are more interested in ice cream than traffic and may run into the road unexpectedly 

