How to Practice Winter Pedestrian Safety

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By RachelB
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Winter pedestrian safety is important for everyone.

Walking in the wintertime can be hazardous but necessary. If you need to walk somewhere this winter, please practice winter pedestrian safety. Read on for tips on walking safely in the wintertime:

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Appropriate winter footwear and clothing
A cautious approach to walking in the winter

Step 1

Winter pedestrian safety requires that you keep your driveway and/or walkway as clear of ice as possible.
Step 2

Be aware that sometimes sidewalks are covered in snow and ice, which may force you to walk in the street, which can be dangerous. Always dress warmly but also wear bright or even fluorescent colors so that cars can see you.
Step 3

Winter pedestrian safety is especially important for seniors, who need to be extra cautious when walking, as a fall on the ice can cause them to break a hip, or other bones.
Step 4

To practice winter pedestrian safety, only wear shoes or boots with appropriate traction.
Step 5

Pay extra close attention to the roads so that you will always be aware of any upcoming ice patches and can avoid them.
Step 6

Try to avoid carrying things while walking in the winter, as this can throw you off balance.
Step 7

When practicing winter pedestrian safety, avoid pushing young children in strollers if at all possible. If you must push your child in a stroller on the ice, take great care and walk extremely slowly.