Watch out for pedestrians who might attempt to cross the road suddenly from between parked vehicles. Make extra allowances for older people, people with disabilities and children. Watch for pedestrians walking to and from buses.
Children
Children have less experience than other people in using the road, so you should make extra allowances for their behaviour.
Take care when you are:
- driving beside footpaths where there are young children;
coming out from side entrances or driveways; driving in car parks; and reversing, in particular where there are young children. You cannot see a small child behind your vehicle through your mirrors or back window. If in doubt, get out and check.
Schools
Do not park at a school entrance. Thoughtless parking can confuse parents and their children or block the entrance or exit of a school. It can also force children onto the road to get around your vehicle.
It is an offence if your vehicle blocks a footpath or a cycle track.
You should also take care near school buses, especially if overtaking a bus that children are boarding or leaving. School buses are clearly marked with stickers.
Do not leave any room for doubt. If you see school children, particularly young children, you may use your horn to let them know you are there.