Pedestrian
What is a pedestrian?
Someone who is walking
Is it okay to listen to music when you're walking near traffic?
No
What do you look and listen for when crossing the street?
Look - lights, cars, bicyclists
Listen - horns, sirens, engines
Never play in the ______.
Street
Cars are always looking out for my safety.
False, sometimes car drivers are not paying attention to pedestrians.
If you're out on a walk with your class, should you stay with the group or walk ahead?
Stay with the group
Where do you walk if there is no sidewalk?
On the left side of the road facing traffic
Where should you stop before crossing the street?
The edge
Before you cross the street _______both ways.
Look
Listening to music or looking at my phone won't distract me when crossing the street.
False, pedestrians should always be looking and listening when crossing the street.
Where do you cross the street?
Crosswalk
If the basketball you are playing with rolls into the middle of the road, it's okay to run after it
NO- You should stop at the edge of the road, look to see if it's safe, and walk quickly but safely to get the ball
Why should you be cautious when walking in bad weather?
It's more difficult to stop
Drivers might not be able to see you as well
Why is it good to walk places?
If standing near the edge of the sidewalk, and a car is coming, I should back away from the edge.
True, pedestrians should not stand near the edge of the sidewalk unless they are ready to cross.
Who has the right of way?
Pedestrians
How should you safely cross a driveway?
Look left, right, and then look back to see if someone is coming
Where should you look before crossing the street?
What should you do if you see a child about to run across the street?
Stop them and show them how to cross the street safely
Pedestrians can be any age
True
Where is the safest place to walk as a pedestrian?
The sidewalk
What type of clothes should you wear while walking near traffic?
Bright or reflective clothes
What are examples of visual barriers?
Trucks, trees, bushes, trash bins, cars, fences, bends in the road
What sign should you look for that means it is okay to cross the street?
The walking sign
If there are no cars coming, but the sign says "Don't Walk", I am still allowed to cross the street.
False, pedestrians are not allowed to cross the street until the light turns green.