Motorists can help by following these safe-driving tips:
\n\u2022 Yield to pedestrians using marked or unmarked crosswalks. Never overtake or pass drivers who have stopped for pedestrians.
\n\u2022 Right turn on red means stop, look in all directions for pedestrians and other vehicles, and then turn when it is safe. Look for pedestrians and allow them time to clear the crosswalk.
\n\u2022 Always reduce speed when approaching children. Drivers must observe school zone speed limits and stop for school buses when red signals are flashing. Motorists should be extra cautious immediately after school dismissal when many children may react unpredictably.
\n\u2022 Yield to pedestrians who are bind or physically handicapped.
\n\u2022 Be patient with older pedestrians who may need extra time to cross the street.
\n\u2022 Before backing up, always check for pedestrians in your path.
\n\u2022 Be extra careful at night or during periods of reduced visibility. Keep your windows clear of fog and frost. More than half of all pedestrian fatalities occur at night.
\n\u2022 Be on the alert for pedestrians who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
\nPedestrian safety tips for crossing the street:
\n\u2022 Stop at the curb or the edge of the road if there is no curb and look left, then right, then left again for moving cars before you stop into the street.
\n\u2022 Put your cell phone away and concentrate on safely crossing the street.
\n\u2022 Remember, even if there is a pedestrian crossing device in the middle of the roadway near the crosswalk, you must still follow the safe crossing rules. Look left, right and left again. On a multiple-lane roadway, make sure all vehicles have come to a complete stop and you have made eye contact with the operators before crossing.
\n\u2022 If you see a car, wait until it goes by.
\n\u2022 If a car is parked where you are crossing, look to make sure there is no driver and that the car is not running. Then go to the edge of the car and look left, right, left. Make sure you are seen.
\n\u2022 Never dart out into the street.
\n\u2022 Remember, traffic signals, pedestrian crossing devices or painted crosswalks don\u2019t always provide enough protection. Drivers may not be looking out for pedestrians. It is up to the walking public to be alert and defensive.
\nSafety tips for walking:
\n\u2022 When walking along a road where there are no sidewalks, always walk facing the traffic and keep as far off the road as possible.
\n\u2022 Walking at night is a dangerous activity because it is more difficult to see and be seen. Pedestrians who walk at night should carry a flashlight and wear clothing made with retro reflective materials.
\n\u2022 Leave your cell phone at home and concentrate on where you are walking.
\n\u2022 Stay away from traffic if you have been drinking alcohol or taking medications that cause dizziness or blurred vision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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