Older People

Our physical health deteriorates with age and we experience reduced functions, impaired hearing and sight, mobility problems, longer reaction times and other issues. It is therefore important to give older pedestrians extra time when they are crossing at a pedestrian crossing.

Disabled People

There are many different disabilities which can make it more difficult for road users to navigate on the roads. These are usually divided into two different groups; visible and hidden disabilities.

Visible disabilities are easier to identify. People suffering from a locomotor disability will often be in a wheelchair, for example, while blind people may have a white cane.

Hidden disabilities are more difficult to identify. Examples may include hearing difficulties or intellectual disabilities.

Because certain disabilities can be difficult to detect, as a motorist you should always keep good safety margins from pedestrians and consider that just about anybody may need extra consideration and concern.