Rules for pedestrians Flashcards
What should a pedestrian do if there is no pavement?
- Keep to the right-hand side of the road so that they can see oncoming traffic
- Be prepared to walk in single file, especially on narrow roads or in poor light
- Keep close to the side of the road
- Before a right-hand bend, cross to the left-hand side of the road so that oncoming traffic can see them better; cross back after the bend
How should an adult walk with a child?
- Keep between the child and the traffic
- Hold the child’s hand
- Strap very young children into push chairs or use reins
- Do not push the buggy into the road when checking to see if it is clear to cross
How should people walk in organised groups?
- Large groups of people should use a pavement if available
- Look-outs should be positioned at the front and back of the group and should wear fluorescent clothes in daylight and reflective clothes in the dark; at night, the one at the front should show a white light and the one at the back a red light
- People on the outside of large groups should also carry lights and wear reflective clothing
Should pedestrians be on motorways and slip roads?
Only in an emergency.
Outline the Green Cross Code
A - First find a safe place to cross
B - Stop before you get to the kerb
C - Look all around for traffic and listen
D - If traffic is coming, let it pass
E - When it is safe, go straight across the road - do not run
How should a pedestrian cross at a junction?
- Look out for traffic turning into the road
2. Traffic should give way if you have started crossing
What is the purpose of tactile paving?
To warn and guide blind or partially sighted people
How should you cross between parked vehicles?
Use the outside edges of the vehicles as if they were the kerb.
How should a pedestrian react to reversing vehicles?
Never cross behind a vehicle that is reversing, showing white reversing lights or sounding a warning.
How should a pedestrian cross at night?
Cross the road near a street light so that traffic can see you more easily
How should a pedestrian cross at all crossings?
- Always check that the traffic has stopped before you start to cross or push a pram onto the crossing
- Always cross between the studs or over the zebra crossing markings. Do not cross at the side of the crossing or on the zig-zag lines.
- Do not loiter on any type of crossing
How should a pedestrian cross a zebra crossing?
- Give traffic plenty of time to see you
- Stop before you start to cross
- Be aware that vehicles will need more time when the road is slippery
- Wait until traffic has stopped from both directions or the road is clear before crossing
- Remember that traffic does not have to stop until someone has moved onto the crossing
- Keep looking both ways and listening, in case a driver or rider has not seen you and attempts to overtake a vehicle that has stopped
How should a pedestrian react to an island?
Treat the second part of the crossing as a separate crossing.
How should a pedestrian cross at traffic lights?
- Only start to cross the road when the green figure shows
- If the green figure goes out, you should still have time to reach the other side, but do not delay
- If no pedestrian signals have been provided, watch carefully and do not cross until the traffic lights are red and the traffic has stopped.
What is a pelican crossing?
A signal-controlled crossing operated by pedestrians
