They cannot afford to be so brash considering they could possibly be putting their life on the line. Pedestrians should take an interest in Traffic Psychology principles for their own safety. These principles will help them become more aware of the potential dangers of the traffic environment. Hopefully, this intervention will lead to more road-smart behavior being exhibited. Just because the Moped Rider doesn't have the mass and power of a car, doesn't mean he is not suceptible to aggressive driving.
Most mopeds have a quick acceleration in comparison to cars.
In contrast to this, most mopeds are not able to reach speeds higher than 30-35 miles per hour. However, some people have found ways to modify their mopeds so that they can reach speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour. In some cases, moped operators will be aggressive, tail gating other motorists who they feel are going too slow. But more often than not, they are the victims of tail gating. Inpatient drivers might tail gate mopeds in an effort to try and force them to go faster.