Pedestrians and bicyclists are the most vulnerable to choices made by impaired drivers.

Pedestrians and bicyclists are the most vulnerable to choices made by impaired drivers.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not sure

Answer: (B)

Impaired driving reduces a driver’s ability to see clearly, judge distances, and react quickly. Pedestrians and bicyclists are most vulnerable because they have little protection—no steel shell or airbags—to cushion a crash, and they share the roadway in spaces that drivers must navigate around. When impairment affects perception and reaction, a driver may fail to see someone crossing, misjudge a cyclist’s speed, or brake too late, leaving almost no time to avoid a collision. Because these road users are exposed and rely on drivers to yield or share the road, the risk is higher for them than for others, so the statement is true.

Impaired driving reduces a driver’s ability to see clearly, judge distances, and react quickly. Pedestrians and bicyclists are most vulnerable because they have little protection—no steel shell or airbags—to cushion a crash, and they share the roadway in spaces that drivers must navigate around. When impairment affects perception and reaction, a driver may fail to see someone crossing, misjudge a cyclist’s speed, or brake too late, leaving almost no time to avoid a collision. Because these road users are exposed and rely on drivers to yield or share the road, the risk is higher for them than for others, so the statement is true.