a complex psycho-cognitive function that allows drivers to perceive the nature of pedestrian behavior in various traffic conditions, whether organized, for example, at marked crossings, or random and unpredictable on open roads. Drivers then anticipate their future intentions and react to them flexibly and with full awareness, ensuring the highest level of road safety. This means that drivers are not limited to superficial observation of pedestrian movements, but read their behavioral patterns and analyze their kinetic, temporal and spatial indicators. This allows them to adjust the vehicle’s speed, change lanes, or make immediate preventive decisions that reduce the likelihood of accidents. This concept encompasses a set of basic abilities and skills, in particular, spatio-temporal attention, which makes it possible to track the movement of pedestrians in relation to the trajectory of the vehicle and the available reaction time; preventive distance and speed estimation, which helps to calculate the probability of an intersection or collision; and kinesthetic perception, which coordinates visual perception with kinetic interpretation while driving. It also includes the ability to predict the behavior of others by tracking early signs such as gaze direction, body posture, or hesitancy when crossing the road, as well as controlling emotions and maintaining constant attention, which prevents drivers from reacting hastily or emotionally when confronted with unexpected pedestrian behavior. Adaptation to pedestrian behaviour is therefore a fundamental principle of safe behaviour on the road, as it combines accurate perception, preventive foresight and control of emotions. This reflects a high level of social responsibility and traffic awareness, as pedestrians are seen as a relatively vulnerable group in the traffic system, requiring their protection and safety through conscious and flexible behaviour on the road.