In the PSD blading technique, which action describes the ADV?

In the PSD blading technique, which action describes the ADV?

• A. Blocks with the body while the pedestrian is guided by others
• B. Steps aside to allow the pedestrian to pass
• C. The ADV turns body to left/right and passes pedestrian off to LR/RR while issuing verbal commands
• D. Deploys a shield

Answer: (C)

In PSD blading, the ADV's role is to protect and steer the pedestrian by using body positioning as a shield while coordinating movement with the team. The action described involves turning the body to the left or right to create a protective barrier between the pedestrian and any approaching threat, then handing the pedestrian off to the adjacent team members on that side (LR/RR) while issuing verbal commands. This approach keeps the pedestrian under continuous protection, ensures a clear path, and maintains control through clear instructions and team coordination. It combines shielding with active direction and a smooth transfer of escort responsibility, which is the hallmark of the ADV’s technique in blading. Other actions described either emphasize blocking without movement coordination, stepping aside without maintaining protection, or deploying equipment instead of engaging the pedestrian with the blade technique. These don’t capture the simultaneous shielding, direction, and handoff that define the ADV’s role in blading.

In PSD blading, the ADV's role is to protect and steer the pedestrian by using body positioning as a shield while coordinating movement with the team. The action described involves turning the body to the left or right to create a protective barrier between the pedestrian and any approaching threat, then handing the pedestrian off to the adjacent team members on that side (LR/RR) while issuing verbal commands.

This approach keeps the pedestrian under continuous protection, ensures a clear path, and maintains control through clear instructions and team coordination. It combines shielding with active direction and a smooth transfer of escort responsibility, which is the hallmark of the ADV’s technique in blading.

Other actions described either emphasize blocking without movement coordination, stepping aside without maintaining protection, or deploying equipment instead of engaging the pedestrian with the blade technique. These don’t capture the simultaneous shielding, direction, and handoff that define the ADV’s role in blading.