Roger Hughes proposed a macroscopic model for pedestrian dynamics, in which individuals
seek to minimize their travel time but try to avoid regions of high density. One of
the basic assumptions is that the overall density of the crowd is known to every agent.
In this paper we present a modification of the Hughes model to include local effects,
namely limited vision, and a conviction towards decision making. The modified velocity
field enables smooth turning and temporary waiting behavior. We discuss the modeling
in the micro- and macroscopic setting as well as the efficient numerical simulation of either
description. Finally we illustrate the model with various numerical experiments and
evaluate the behavior with respect to the evacuation time and the overall performance.