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What are the steps we follow when crossing the street?
Stop at the curb or edge of the street
Look left-right-left
Cross when there are no cars
What should you do if you’re trying to cross but a visual screen is in the way?
1.Stop at curb/edge
2.Check to make sure the screen is not going to move
3.Walk to the edge of the screen
4.Look left-right-left and cross when it is safe
What is an intersection?
Where two roads meet
What do you do when the “WALK” signal is lit up?
Look left-right-left.
What should you carry with you at all times?
Photo ID.
Does a green light or “WALK” signal always mean it’s safe to cross?
No, there may be a car running the red light or making a fast turn. You still need to listen and look left-right-left before starting to cross.
If a car is stopped at the stop sign and the car is creating a visual screen, what should you do?
1.Make eye contact with the driver.
2.Walk to the edge of the visual screen
(the car)
3.Look left-right-left
4.Cross when safe
What is a crosswalk?
A marked place to cross the street.
Does a green light or “WALK” signal always mean go?
No! You still must stop and look left-right-left to make sure it’s safe to cross.
If you are walking with a group of people, who is in charge of stopping and looking left-right-left before crossing?
Everyone in the group is in charge of their own safety and should follow safety rules themselves.
What does a flashing “DON’T WALK” signal mean?
Do not start crossing, stop and wait for next light.
If you are already crossing keep walking and looking for cars.
What are some things to look out for in a parking lot?
Cars pulling into empty spaces, back up lights and cars backing up. Remember to look and listen!
What are signals?
Lights that tell cars and people when to stop and go.
If you’re not sure a driver can see you, should you cross the street?
NO! Make eye contact with the driver of the stopped car BEFORE you cross the street.
If the street does not have a sidewalk where should you walk?
Walk as far to the left of the road as possible-looking at traffic so the drivers can see you
What should you do while crossing the street to make sure you are safe?
Continue looking left-right-left until you are on the other side of the street.
Is it safer to cross at the corner or in the middle of the block?
It is always safer to cross at the corner or a crosswalk, never in the middle of the block where cars are not expecting to see or stop for pedestrians.
What is a pedestrian?
A person who is walking.
What should you do while crossing the street to make sure you stay safe?
Keep looking in all directions to make sure no cars are coming.
In a parking lot, before you walk behind a parked car, what should you look for?
Back-up lights, engine running, beeping, or any other sign that the car is backing up.
You should always pay attention by looking, but what other sense can help you stay safe?
Hearing. Always listen to the sounds around you.
What is the first thing you do when you cross the street?
Stop at the curb, or the edge of the street.
What is a visual screen, and what is an example of some?
A visual screen is anything that blocks your view-a car, bus, trees or bushes are a few examples.
If you are trying to cross the street and there is a bus in the way, where should you cross?
In front of the bus.
If the street does not have a sidewalk where should you walk?
Walk as far to the left of the road as possible-looking at traffic so the drivers can see you