Pedestrian Basics
This term refers to a person walking along a road or in a developed area.
What is a pedestrian?
This sign alerts drivers that pedestrians may be crossing ahead.
What is a pedestrian crossing sign?
Before crossing, pedestrians should do this in every direction.
What is look all directions?
This device uses red, yellow, and green lights to control traffic flow.
What is a traffic light?
This is the safest place for pedestrians to walk along a road.
What is the sidewalk?
This marked part of the road is designed for pedestrians to cross safely.
What is a crosswalk?
This red octagonal sign tells vehicles to come to a complete stop.
What is a stop sign?
Pedestrians should do this when crossing with others to stay safe.
What is wait for group?
This sign often appears near schools to warn drivers of crossing children.
What is a crosswalk sign?
This action ensures cars see you before you cross.
What is make eye contact with drivers?
This raised edge separates the sidewalk from the street.
What is a curb?
This button at intersections helps pedestrians activate the crossing signal.
What is a crosswalk signal button?
This strip along the sidewalk helps guide visually impaired pedestrians.
What is a sidewalk safety strip?
This term refers to the act of walking across a street at a designated area.
What is pedestrian crossing?
This is the first thing you should do before stepping off the curb.
What is check for traffic?
This signal tells pedestrians when it’s safe to cross.
What is a walk signal?
Traffic Signals make an audible sound when the walk sign appears.
True or False
What is True
We make this type of contact with a driver at a crossing.
What is Eye Contact?
When the signal shows a walking figure, pedestrians should do this.
What is start crossing?
This phrase reminds pedestrians to cross only when it’s safe and legal.
What is follow the signals?
This signal tells pedestrians to stay put and not cross.
What is a stop signal?
A sign has lights that change information from stop to go.
True or False
What is False
Sending Texts while walking across a street is safe.
True or False
What is False?
When the signal flashes a hand, pedestrians should do this.
What is stop or don’t start crossing?
Ask everyone in class to give one way to stay safe while walking in the community.
any correct safety answer is correct.