Road traffic safety refers to the methods and measures used to prevent road users from being killed or seriously injured. Typical road users include pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, vehicle passengers, horse riders, and passengers of on-road public transport (mainly buses and here are some road safety tips for pedestrians.
1.Use sidewalks.
When available, they are the safest place to walk. If no sidewalk is provided, it is usually safer to walk facing road traffic, as far left as possible, but use extreme caution. Stay off freeways and other restricted zones.
2. Be visible.
Light colors and wearing clothes with reflective materials make you stand out. If you’re in a very dark area, you might want to carry a flashlight as well, to help see where you’re going and make yourself more visible.
3. Stay alert.
There are a lot of distracted drivers on the road, so be aware at all times. Don’t allow your vision to be blocked by clothing or hats or yourself to get distracted using your cell phone. Make eye contact with drivers to have a sense of whether they see you.
4. Cross streets at a corner.
While it may be tempting to cross mid-block, this is where most injuries occur. Using traffic signals and crosswalks is much safer, especially in high-traffic areas.
5. Look both ways.
Look left, then right, then left again before crossing. Keep your eyes open as you cross and be aware that drivers might not see you even though you can see them.
6. Be especially careful at intersections.
This is where many drivers may fail to yield the right-of-way while turning onto another street. If there is a pedestrian signal, watch and follow the pedestrian signal in favor of the traffic signal.
Content created and supplied by: HannahAsiedu01 (via Opera
News )