Part 9 - Pedestrians Flashcards
Where should pedestrians walk if sidewalks, pavements, or paths are provided?
Where should pedestrians walk if sidewalks, pavements, or paths are provided?
What is the recommended direction for walking on roads without pavements?
Pedestrians should walk facing oncoming traffic to avoid having their back to traffic.
What should pedestrians do if there is no sidewalk, pavement, or other path?
- Keep to the right-hand side of the road.
- Walk in single file if visibility or lighting is poor, or if the road is narrow.
- Make themselves visible at night by wearing light-coloured clothing, a reflective jacket, or armbands.
- Walk as close to the edge of the road as possible.
What precautions should parents take when walking with children on pavements or sidewalks?
- Never allow children to be alone on pavements or footpaths.
- Place themselves between their children and the traffic.
- Ensure the road is clear before crossing with a stroller or baby carriage.
Why are children considered particularly vulnerable as pedestrians?
- They may have difficulty judging the speed and distance of vehicles.
- They are smaller and harder for drivers to see.
- They may be unable to see around or over obstacles like trees, fences, or parked vehicles.
Where should children be taught to cross roads safely?
- Pedestrian crossings.
- Overhead bridges.
- Traffic islands.
- Areas controlled by uniformed police officers, traffic wardens, or school crossing wardens.
Why should pedestrians avoid crossing roads on bends, close to the top of hills, or near parked vehicles?
Pedestrians should avoid these areas because they may not have a clear view of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of accidents.
What is the correct procedure for crossing a road safely?
- Look right, then left, and right again before crossing.
- Follow the STOP – LOOK – LISTEN method.
- Continue to look and listen while crossing the road.
What should pedestrians always do before stepping onto a pedestrian crossing?
Pedestrians should never assume traffic will stop. They must double-check to ensure that vehicles have stopped before proceeding to cross.
Why is it important for pedestrians to be mindful of road conditions at pedestrian crossings?
Pedestrians should be aware that vehicles need more time to stop if the road is wet or slippery, which increases the stopping distance and the risk of accidents.
What safety steps should pedestrians follow when crossing at a pedestrian crossing?
Pedestrians should:
- STOP before stepping onto the crossing.
- LOOK both ways for traffic that might be overtaking or not stopping.
- LISTEN for any approaching vehicles.
= Continue to look and listen while crossing the road.
What behavior is discouraged on pedestrian crossings?
Pedestrians should avoid loitering or waiting on the crossing. They should cross promptly and without unnecessary delay.
Where should pedestrians walk when using a pedestrian crossing?
Pedestrians should cross between the parallel lines or within the pattern of studs that mark the crossing area.
How is a pedestrian crossing typically marked on the roadway?
A pedestrian crossing is marked by two parallel lines on the roadway, which can be white or yellow in color. Within these lines, there are equally spaced bands of yellow or white paint as the width of the road allows.
Describe the placement of studs in relation to a pedestrian crossing.
At each approach to a pedestrian crossing, there is a pattern of studs placed from the edge to the center of the roadway in a parallel double row. These studs are positioned at a distance of not more than 45 feet and not less than 42 feet from the crossing.
