Drivers and pedestrians are unsure who gives way at stop signs. A simple rule change can end this dangerous confusion
- Written by: Geoffrey Browne, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne
ShutterstockWhen a driver and a pedestrian approach a T-intersection, who has to give way?
In newly published research we tested over 1,000 road users’ knowledge of the Australian road rules. We presented them with the two scenarios shown below.
When asked who should give way in these scenarios, many road users answered incorrectly.Browne...
