HAZARD SCENARIO
Child Near the Road
Learn to spot the change from roadside presence to developing crossing risk.
Read the scene in stages
Decide for yourself when the situation first requires action, then compare with the explanation below.
Stage 1
Two children are walking on the pavement ahead.
Assessment: Potential hazard. Observe their movement.
Stage 2
One child turns toward the road while looking across to the other side.
Assessment: Risk is increasing.
Stage 3
The child steps toward the kerb and begins to enter the road.
Assessment: Developing hazard. Slow and prepare to stop.
Key lesson
Learn to spot the change from roadside presence to developing crossing risk. The goal is not to wait for danger to become unavoidable. High scores come from recognising the developing stage early enough to take safe action.