Chapter 2- Duties & Rights Of Pedestrians

Question 1

What should you do when transgressing along the road as a pedestrian?

Answer 1

Use a sidewalk if/where there is one.

Question 2

What are should you avoid doing when walking along a road as a pedestrian? [List 3]

Answer 2

1. Walking next the kerb of the road unless you really have to.
2. Walking with you back to traffic.
3. Not looking both ways before stepping onto the road.

Question 3

What should you do as a pedestrian if there is no sidewalk? [List 2]

Answer 3

1. Walk on the side of the road where you will be facing oncoming traffic.
2. Keep as close as possible to the side of the road, no more than two abreast.
3. If the road is a busy or a highway, single file.

Note: (Which would the right-hand side of the road from the pedestrian’s perspective depending in which direction they need to walk in order to rech their destination.)

Question 4

What should an adult pedestrian in charge do to ensure the safety of pedestrian children on the road?

Answer 4

1. DO NOT ALLOW young children (baby - to about five/six years) to go out on the road alone!
2. The adult should put themselves between the traffic and the child(ren). That way the child is on the inside.
3. Keep firm grip on the child while walking.
4. Do no let them run into traffic.

Question 5

How should a pedestrian dress at night to hopefully avoid an casualties or worse tragedies during the night or in poorly lit areas? [List 1]

Answer 5

1. Wear/Carry something white, light-coloured or reflective.

Question 6

What MUST be done first in order to conduct a legal, organised walk in Barbados? [List 1]

Answer 6

Permission should be sought from the Ministry and the Commissioner of Police.

Question 7

How should organized groups of people trangress along the road?

Answer 7

1. Keep on the left side of the road.
2. There should be lookouts at the front and back.
3. The lookouts should carry a warning sign or paddle.
4. At night, the lookouts should wear reflective clothing.
5. The lookout at the front should be carrying a white light.
6. The lookout at the back should be carrying a bright red light.

Question 8

What should pedestrians and joggers desist from doing whild walking/jogging?

Answer 8

1. Using earbuds/headphones.