Safety Tips for Drivers Look out for pedestrians and bicyclists everywhere, at all times, and especially in areas near schools, parks, shopping areas and transit stops. Put the phone down and avoid distractions that take your attention off the road. Follow the speed limit. Speeding motorists ...
Wearing reflective and bright clothing when walking at night is crucial for pedestrian safety. These types of clothing make you more visible to drivers, reducing the risk of accidents. Opt for jackets, vests, or accessories with reflective strips or fluorescent colors that can catch the attention ...
October is also Pedestrian Safety Month, noted Munn. “Both drivers and pedestrians have an equally important role to play in ensuring pedestrian safety.” For pedestrians, RCMP say: • Be careful at intersections, watching for drivers turning left or right through the crosswal...
Fulfilling your roadway responsibilities as a biker or pedestrian can help keep your actions and motions predictable to surrounding drivers. A driver may know to hit the brakes and let you proceed, for example, if you come to a complete stop at a four-way stop sign on a bicycle, as the ...
Some tips for drivers: • Vehicles should have their lights on to increase visibility, regardless of the time of day; • When approaching an intersection always scan right and left for pedestrians before continuing through; • When operating a vehicle, be cautious of pedestrians who may be...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the United States alone, there were 32,719 people killed and 2.3 million injured as pedestrians in 2017. In addition to these statistics, it is worth noting that pedestrians are more vulnerable than drivers or passengers because...
In the case of advance pedestrian warning signs, they tell drivers that they are approaching a crosswalk and should be aware of the potential for pedestrians on or near the roadway. The sign the MUTCD recommends for this is actually the same one they recommend for the crosswalk—the W11-2....
Drivers in New Orleans can take several steps to prevent pedestrian accident and injuries. Some of the basic tips for drivers include: Do not drive while you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications. These intoxicants can cause poor reaction time and slow reflexes, and there...
Look left, right, and left for traffic. Stop at the curb and look left, right, and left again for traffic. Stopping at the curb signals drivers that you intend to cross. Cross in marked crosswalks and obey the signal. Category:
A realistic picture has been painted so when participants go into the field they will have a comprehensive understanding of pedestrian safety and mobility issues. The guide is divided into the following content areas: 1) Institutional/Governmental, 2) Environment, 3) Traffic/Drivers, 4) Pedestrian...