Safety Basics
Where should pedestrians cross the street?
The nearest crosswalk
What shape is a pedestrian crossing sign?
A diamond shape
What are pedestrians required to do when crossing outside of a designated crosswalk?
Yield the right-of-way to vehicles.
What is a pedestrian?
A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot (or by wheelchair or with other mobility aids).
You are waiting to walk across the street and a driver waves you across, but you’re not sure if other cars are stopping. What should you do?
Look both ways and only go when you’re sure all cars are stopping.
What should you do before crossing any street, even at a crosswalk?
Stop and look both ways (left, right, then left again).
What shape is a school zone crossing sign?
A pentagon
You’re walking at night. What can help drivers see you?
Wearing bright or reflective clothing.
What does "right-of-way" mean?
The legal right of to proceed with precedence over others in a particular situation or place.
What do you call a place where two or more roads meet?
An intersection.
What side of the street should you walk on if there is no sidewalk?
The side facing traffic (left side)
What does a flashing yellow light mean for pedestrians?
Be cautious and watch for traffic
You see a car coming fast and it doesn’t look like it’s stopping—even though you have the walk signal. What should you do?
Stop and wait until it’s safe to cross.
What is jaywalking?
To cross or walk in the street or road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic.
Who is responsible for being cautious and avoiding dangerous situations while participating in community mobility?
This is the responsibility of both drivers and pedestrians.
What should you avoid doing while crossing the street?
Using your phone or looking down. Make sure you are alert, aware, and not distracted.
What should you do if the walk signal starts flashing while you’re already in the crosswalk?
Keep walking quickly and safely to the other side.
You dropped something in the crosswalk and traffic is starting to move. What should you do?
Leave the item and get to the sidewalk safely.
What is a crosswalk?
A painted area on the street where people are supposed to cross
This is a raised section at the edge of a sidewalk that helps slow down cars and protect pedestrians.
A curb.
What does a flashing red hand on a crosswalk signal mean?
Do not start crossing.
What signal do you wait for before crossing at a traffic light?
The walk signal
You’re walking with headphones on and about to cross the street. What should you do first?
Take the headphones out or pause the music to listen for cars.
This word means paying close attention so you can stay safe while walking or crossing the street.
Alert or attentive
It’s raining and the crosswalk lines are hard to see. What should you do before crossing?
Slow down, look both ways, make eye contact with drivers to make sure they see you, and cross carefully.