This makes it difficult for them to see motorists and for motorists to see them - especially around obstructions like parked or moving cars, buses and bushes.
Children have difficulty judging speed, spatial relations and distance.
They believe cars can stop instantly. Children often think if they see the driver, the driver sees them. Until they are at least 10 or 11 years old, they don't have the skills to handle traffic-related environments. Always set a good example. When driving in school zones, near play areas, or in neighborhoods where children might be playing, always expect a child.