Pedestrian Rules
Should pedestrians walk on the street?
No, they should use sidewalks or walking paths whenever possible.
Name 2 benefits of bike riding.
Some examples include strengthen heart, muscles, organs, bones and increased overall energy. And many more!
True or false: Smog is one of the leading factors of air pollution.
True
What should you do if you see an accident while walking?
Find help, and call 911.
What does a red hand flashing at a crosswalk represent?
Stop/Don't Walk
What is the first thing we should do when crossing streets, parking lots, and driveways?
Look left. right, and left again before crossing.
What is the name of the helmet fitting rule?
2 finger rule
Name one thing you can do to reduce air pollution.
Walk, bike, use public transportation, and much more!
Should we plan the pace of our walking routes with respect to our environment?
Yes
What does a walking person sign at a crosswalk represent?
To walk across.
True or False: Making eye contact with drivers before crossing the street is the best thing to do.
True
Where are bike lanes located?
To the right of traffic before the sidewalk starts.
What causes the air to get polluted?
Identify at least one hazard you can come across when walking?
Cracked sidewalks, blocked sidewalks, loose dogs, dumpsters, loose gravel, broken glass, etc.
How is a designated pedestrian crosswalk marked on the road?
With white stripes, also called a zebra crossing.
When walking at night, what are some clothing or gear you can wear to stay visible?
Bright clothing, flashlights, reflectors, safety vests, etc.
What is the ABC check?
Air- Make sure your tires have air.
Brakes- Make sure to test your brakes.
Chain- Make sure your chain is oiled and not broken.
Why is it bad to breathe in polluted air?
Whatever we breathe in travels into our body and it can be harmful to our lungs, heart, and brain.
What should you do if while on your walk, you encounter a street with no sidewalk?
Find a safer street with a sidewalk. Don't walk on the street!
What does it mean if the walk sign signal has numbers?
It is counting down the numbers of seconds to cross the street?
Is walking in the same direction as traffic safer than walking against?
No, it is safer to walk facing traffic to see oncoming vehicles.
Can someone demonstrate all 3 hand signals (left ,right, and stop)?
Demonstrate*
Name the scale that we use to measure the level of air pollution.
Air Quality Index
If you come across a huge hole on the sidewalk of your walking route, what should you do?
Find a safer/different route and report the hole on the FRESGO app.
Name a type of traffic sign.
Stop, School Zone, Speed Limit, etc.