Visibility at Night
On campus situations
What NOT to do
Safety Tips
100

What color clothing is hardest for drivers to see at night?

A. White B. Yellow C. Black D. Red

C. Black

100

What's a good practice when walking alone on campus at night?

A. Text while you walk B. Walk in well-lit, busy areas, C. Wearing headphones D. Taking shortcuts through dark areas

B. Walking in well-lit, busy areas

100

What's a major safety risk when walking alone at night?

A. Wearing reflective gear B. Texting while walking C. Listening to music at low volume D. Walking in a group

B. texting while walking

100

Which of these is an important preparation before heading out at night?

A. Make sure your phone is charged and you have access to your emergency contacts B. Leave your phone at home to avoid distractions C. Wear noise-cancelling headphones  D. Put your phone on do not disturb 

A. Make sure your phone is charged and you have access to your emergency contacts

200

Which item increases your visibility the most when walking at night?

A. Phone flashlight B. Glow stick C. Reflective vest or gear D. Bright shoes

C. Reflective vest or gear

200

What should you do if you are walking alone and someone is following you?

A. Ignore them and keep walking B. Cross the street and find a group of people C. Speed up and walk faster D. Stop and confront them

B. Cross the street and find a group of people

200

What is NOT a safe habit when walking at night?

A. Walking with a friend B. Wearing reflective or bright coloring C. Walking through isolated or poorly lit areas D. Staying on main roads or well-populated areas

C. Walking through isolated or poorly lit areas

200

What's a good habit to practice when you're alone in an unfamiliar area at night?

A. Keep your phone in your bag B. Never make eye contact with someone C. Always explore dark alleys D. Keep a self defense weapon like keys or pepper spray within easy reach

 D. Keep a self defense weapon like keys or pepper spray within easy reach

300

If you're walking at night and there are no streetlights, which of the following will help you be more visible?

A. Using your phone flashlight to light the way and signal others B. Wearing a heavy dark jacket to stay warm C. Walking with your hands in your pockets D. Sprinting instead of walking

A. Using your phone flashlight to light the way and signal others

300

What's the safest option if you don't feel comfortable walking home late at night?

A. Continue walking, but be more alert B. Call a friend or campus safety escort C. Take a shortcut through an alley D. Sit alone and wait for a bus 

B. Call a friend or campus safety escort

300

What is the most dangerous thing to do if you feel unsafe while walking home at night?

A. Call a friend to stay on the phone with you B. Enter a well-lit area C. Ignore the situation and continue walking at a fast pace D. Cross the street into a more populated area

C. Ignore the situation and continue walking at a fast pace

300

What's the safest practice when crossing the street at night?

A. Walk without stopping even if cars are coming B. Only look one way and then walk C. Do cartwheels while crossing D. Wait until the crosswalk signal is green, even if there is no traffic

D. Wait until the crosswalk signal is green, even if there is no traffic

400

What time of night is typically the most dangerous for pedestrian accidents due to low visibility?

A. 8-10 pm B. 10pm-midnight C. 6-8 am D. 1:20am

B. 10pm-midnight

400

You're waiting for a friend to come pick you up at night on campus, what's the best way to stay safe while waiting?

A. Stand in an isolated dark area B. Wait in a well-lit busy area with other people around C. Just wait mindlessly ignoring your surroundings D Tell your friend you'll walk home instead

B. Wait in a well-lit busy area with other people around

400

If you are driving at night and begin to feel very sleepy, what should you not do to solve the situation?

A. Turn the music volume down and keep driving B. Stop at a nice rest stop to stretch and get a coffee C. Pull over and don't drive again until you are back to being alert D. Roll the windows down to get some fresh air

A. Turn the music volume down and keep driving

400

What is one of the most effective ways to keep your car safe while parked at night?

A. Park in isolated or in dark areas B. Leave valuables visible in the car C. Park in well-lit areas, close to entrances or cameras D. Keep your windows slightly cracked open

C. Park in well-lit areas, close to entrances or cameras