Whether you’re taking a stroll around the neighbourhood, heading to school, or walking as part of your daily routine, pedestrian safety is always important. A safe commute not only helps prevent accidents but also builds good habits for children and adults alike. By staying alert, following traffic rules, and making smart choices on the road, walkers can reduce risks and ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely.
Some helpful safety tips for pedestrians include:
- Accompanying young children to school.
- Encouraging children always to obey crossing guards.
- When crossing the street, walk, not run
- While walking along or crossing a roadway, pay attention to vehicular traffic
- Turning earbuds off and refraining from looking at cellular devices when crossing at an intersection
- Being visible to drivers and cyclists and making eye contact with them once they have stopped before crossing
- Crossing only at designated crosswalks, crossovers, or controlled intersections.
- In inclement weather, being mindful of slippery conditions on sidewalks and roadways
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