Rules for PEDESTRIANS Flashcards
Rules for: - Pedestrians ✓ - Mobility Scooters - Animals - Cyclists - Motorcyclists - Drivers & motorcyclists
PAVEMENTS:
When Crossing a road, what should you ALWAYS do first?
Look both ways first and show care and consideration to others.
IF THERE IS NO PAVEMENT:
What side of the road do you stand on, if there is no pavement to walk on? And Why?
Keep to the right hand side of the road, becasue you can see oncoming traffic.
HELP OTHER ROAD USERS TO SEE YOU:
If you are walking in poor daylight condidtions, what types of clothing should you wearor carry?
Either wear or carrysomething light coloured, bright or fluorescent/ reflective materials (arm bands, sashes, jackets etc)
YOUNG CHILDREN:
When taking small children out to traffic, what should you do?
Stay between them and the traffic, and hold their hands firmly so they are safe.
ORGANISED WALKS:
What should you do if you are walking in a large group?
Keep to the left side of the road if there is no pavement available.There should also be someone at the front and back of the group as lookouts. They should be in reflective clothing.
MOTORWAYS:
Pedestrians….
… MUST NOT be on slip roads or motorways unless it is as emergency!
THE GREEN CROSS CODE: Explain steps (a) to (e)... Safe place to cross... Stop before kerb.. Look and listen... Let traffic pass... Cross when safe...
A- Find a safe place to cross and where there is space to get to a pavement on the other side. Choose somewhere where you can see clear in all directions (or a crossing).
B- Stop before you get to the kerb, but stop so you can see oncoming traffic.
C- Look all around for traffic, listen aswell because you can sometimes see it before you hear it.
D- If Traffic is coming, let it pass. Don’t cross until there is a safe gap.
E- When it is safe cross the road (do not run) do not walk diagonally across the road.
AT A JUNCTION:
What do you do when you are crossing the road at a junction?
Lookout for traffic turning INTO the road (especially frombehind you). However if you already started crossing, you have priority and they shouldgive way.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BARRIERS:
When there are barriers, you should cross…
… Cross only at the gaps provided for pedestrians. Do not climb over them or walk in between them and the road.
TACTILE PAVING:
What are they for? And some common examples…
Raised surfaces that can be felt underfoot provide warning or guidence for the blind or particially sighted . Examples- A series of raised studs used at crossing points with a drop kerb.
ONE-WAY STREETS:
What do you do when you want to cross on a one way street?
Check which way the traffic is moving, and dont cross until itis safe to do so.
BUS AND CYCLE LANES:
You should always take care when crossing these lanes becasue…?
Traffic could be moving in opposite positions to other traffic, it could also be going faster.
ROUTES SHARED WITH CYCLISTS:
Take extra care when sharing routes with cyclists becasue…?
Not all of themare segregated, and run beside pedestrian footpaths.
PARKED VEHICLES:
What do you do if you have to crossin between two parked vehicles?
Use the outside edges of the vehicle asthey are a kerb and stop to see aproaching traffic and they can see you. Never cross when there is a vehicle infront or behind you with a running engine (especially with a large vehicle, as they may not see you)Also make sure there is a clear gap on the otherside.
REVERSING VEHCLES:
You should never…
Cross behind a reversing vehicle, showing reverse lights or sounding a warning as they may not be ableto see you clearly.