"Willingly" is not a good choice of words for a start, and I don't have only the toddler to consider. I have myself, my pbuttengers and other road users to consider. The driving beforehand needs to take account of conditions and location. Nobody should be driving fast if pedestrians and-or toddlers have been spotted. If one is at all concerned about anything, then the speed must match those concerns.
WarnIf you're approaching a junction with a waiting car, and you're doing say 60mph (with a 60mph limit), and you suspect that the car may pull out, what would you do? Give a short...
However, making a decision in that split second is not an easy thing to do. I believe the reaction to such an event needs to be practiced and pre- programmed into the brain. Swerving is best avoided because of the possible loss of control and inclusion of others into the emergency.
Ultimately, if the toddlers dies, the parent or guardian has not taken their responsibilities seriously enough, and must bear most of the responsibility. I as the driver will do everything in my power to act responsibly and drive to the conditions to help avoid a collision.
Serious Road Accident caused by a Dog 1468Hitting the dog will kill or injure one innocent dog and damage a vehicle. The alternatives are reported from time to time. Where the swerving driver kills a number of innocent people... Even...
The worst case result of a swerve could be the toddlers lives but others die. A pre-practiced reaction to this scenario is the best option, but any thinking time at the point of the hazzard is welcomed. If one has time to think and decide a swerve will work then swerve, but I would say in the majority of cases there may not be any thinking time available.
-- Cessna172
