Spotting Danger: How child and adult pedestrians assess distracted drivers in hazard perception

Key Points

• Assessment reveals that both children and adults can identify distracted drivers, with differences in response time.
• Key metrics indicate that children's hazard perception was slower than adults by approximately 25% in traffic scenarios.
• Observational measures of pedestrian assessment were used across various urban settings to gauge reactions.
• These findings highlight the need for improved safety education that targets both age groups for enhanced road safety.