How to Cross the Street Safely

There's more to pedestrian safety than "looking both ways." These guidelines follow the recommendations of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Choose a corner where cars tend to slow down the most when crossing the street.

2. Look to your left, then your right, and to your left again before crossing the street.

3. Continue looking to the sides as you proceed once you have determined that you can cross the street safely.

4. Understand and obey crossing signals. Do not start to cross the street until the Walk sign appears, but if you have already started to cross the street, get to the other side as quickly as possible.

5. Remain alert to drivers, lights, engine noises and other indications of oncoming cars both before and as you cross the street.

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on 8/7/2009 I had a question. When a person will cross the street in a intersection during a red traffic light. which is safer to cross? In front of the nearest stopped car or behind it? thanks

on 11/22/2005 There are several small, lightweight, inexpensive and effective "mini-strobes" for walkers, joggers, bikers, hikers, even for your pet! These little lights make a big difference! I was a Paramedic; a neighbor was a victim. This is now my cause! Aloha!