A driver who perceives a very young child on or near a roadway must maintain particular vigilance not only for that child but also for the risk that other unseen children may emerge from the same area. Expert calculations as to stopping distances and reaction times are a legitimate and invaluable aid in reconstructing motor vehicle accidents and determining whether a collision was avoidable.
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