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Topic Content:
- Meaning of Pedestrian
- Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians
Who is a Pedestrian?
A pedestrian is anybody walking on the street or along the road.
Anyone walking onto a a property that is not considered to be private is considered a pedestrian. In some countries, animals like horses, dogs etc. can be considered pedestrians, too.
There are many reasons why people walk; to run errands, for recreation and health benefits, to go to work or school, to buy food, etc.
Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians:
1. Make sure you make eye contact with the driver of a vehicle before and during the crossing.
2. Where there are traffic lights, make sure the lights indicate for pedestrians to cross, and there are enough breaks for roads with up to four lanes.
3. Avoid crossing at roundabouts where traffic approaches from all directions. Look for a pedestrian crossing to cross.
4. Ensure you do not allow your vision to be blocked by clothing, umbrellas, hats, or items that you are carrying.
5. Do not use your mobile phone for calls or texting while crossing.
6. If you’re wearing headphones or earbuds, keep your volume low enough to hear what’s going on around you.
8. Look right, left, and right again, before crossing the road.
9. Always wear bright-coloured clothing while walking on the road at night.
10. Always keep off the road when not trying to cross.
11. Always use pedestrians’ overhead bridge when available.
12. Taking alcohol or drugs should be avoided, especially before walking on a busy road.
