Should you be prepared to stop your vehicle in this situation?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo you are driving in the rain along a cobbled street; on the right, a group of children with umbrellas is walking along the pavement, and the road surface is wet and slippery. In this situation you should be prepared to stop the vehicle. The answer is: yes.
The Road Traffic Act requires the driver to apply the principle of limited trust: when the circumstances suggest that another road user may behave unusually, you must not assume that they will follow the rules. Children under umbrellas see less, are distracted and may suddenly step onto the roadway, and wet cobbles increase the braking distance. The Act also requires you to adjust your speed to traffic conditions, including the state of the road surface. You slow down, keep your foot over the brake and leave a large gap from the edge of the pavement.
Legal basis: Art. 4 and Art. 19 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)