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But autonomous vehicles also have the potential to change the lives of those who walk and use bicycles, and not just by dramatically reducing the number of times pedestrians and cyclists are struck by distracted human drivers. Driverless cars could create more space for walking on streets and even blur the line between drivers and pedestrians. But they could also put new responsibilities on pedestrians and even make life a little tougher for them, depending on decisions made by regulators.
Child pedestrians are at increased risk of injury or death from traffic crashes due to their smaller size, inability to judge vehicle distances and speeds, and their lack of experience with traffic rules, the CDC notes. Pedestrian deaths account for nearly one-quarter of traffic deaths among children 14 and younger.