Rules for PEDESTRIANS Flashcards

Rules for: - Pedestrians ✓ - Mobility Scooters - Animals - Cyclists - Motorcyclists - Drivers & motorcyclists

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PAVEMENTS:

When Crossing a road, what should you ALWAYS do first?

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Look both ways first and show care and consideration to others.

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IF THERE IS NO PAVEMENT:

What side of the road do you stand on, if there is no pavement to walk on? And Why?

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Keep to the right hand side of the road, becasue you can see oncoming traffic.

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HELP OTHER ROAD USERS TO SEE YOU:

If you are walking in poor daylight condidtions, what types of clothing should you wearor carry?

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Either wear or carrysomething light coloured, bright or fluorescent/ reflective materials (arm bands, sashes, jackets etc)

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YOUNG CHILDREN:

When taking small children out to traffic, what should you do?

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Stay between them and the traffic, and hold their hands firmly so they are safe.

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ORGANISED WALKS:

What should you do if you are walking in a large group?

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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.

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MOTORWAYS:

Pedestrians….

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… MUST NOT be on slip roads or motorways unless it is as emergency!

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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...
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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.

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AT A JUNCTION:

What do you do when you are crossing the road at a junction?

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Lookout for traffic turning INTO the road (especially frombehind you). However if you already started crossing, you have priority and they shouldgive way.

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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BARRIERS:

When there are barriers, you should cross…

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… Cross only at the gaps provided for pedestrians. Do not climb over them or walk in between them and the road.

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TACTILE PAVING:

What are they for? And some common examples…

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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.

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ONE-WAY STREETS:

What do you do when you want to cross on a one way street?

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Check which way the traffic is moving, and dont cross until itis safe to do so.

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BUS AND CYCLE LANES:

You should always take care when crossing these lanes becasue…?

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Traffic could be moving in opposite positions to other traffic, it could also be going faster.

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ROUTES SHARED WITH CYCLISTS:

Take extra care when sharing routes with cyclists becasue…?

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Not all of themare segregated, and run beside pedestrian footpaths.

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PARKED VEHICLES:

What do you do if you have to crossin between two parked vehicles?

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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.

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REVERSING VEHCLES:

You should never…

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Cross behind a reversing vehicle, showing reverse lights or sounding a warning as they may not be ableto see you clearly.

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MOVING VEHICLES:

You should never…

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Get hold or hold onto a moving vehicle.

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AT NIGHT:

What should you wear and where should you cross?

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At night you should wear something reflective so it is easier for cars to see you.
If there is no nearby crossing, then you should cross near a street light so you can see more clearly.

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AT ALL CROSSINGS:
When using any crossing, you should…
YOU MUST NOT…

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Always check that traffic has stopped before you start to cross or puch a pram onto the road.
You should also cross between the studs or on the zebra crossing markings.
YOU MUST NOT STOP ON A CROSSING

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ZEBRA CROSSINGS:
What is a Zebra crossing?
When using a zebra crossing you should…

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Zebra crossing: A crossing with flashing beacons.
Give traffic plenty of time to see you and stop before you start to cross.Keep looking both ways to make sure both cars have stoped.

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ZEBRA CROSSING WITH AN ISLAND:

When there is zebra crossing with a island in the middle you should…

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Stop at the island and treat the two stops as individual crossings.

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AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS: (with the people on)
A Red light means:
A Green light means:
A Flashing green light means:

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Red- Do not cross, it isnt safe,cars are passing.
Green- It is safe to cross, the traffic has stopped.
Flashing green- Do not start walking as youwont have time to cross fully. If you are already hal way across and it flashes then you should have time to go across.

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PELICAN CROSSINGS:
What is a Pelican Crossing?
When using a pelican crossing you should…

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Pelican crossing: A crossing with control buttons to activate the traffic signals (opperated by pedestrians)

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PUFFIN CROSSINGS:
What is a Puffin Crossing?
When using a puffin crossing you should…

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Puffin crossing: A crossing with just a red and green figure that is on the button box on the side of the road.

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When the road is congested (build up of traffic) what may cars have to do?

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They might have to stop even though the lights are green. Traffic on the otherside of the road may stillbe in opperation so you need to check both ways and wait for the signal to cross.

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TOUCAN CROSSINGS:

What is a Toucan crossing?

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Tocan Crossing: A Crossing that is used by both cyclists and pedestrians. Both are allowed to cross at the same time and they willboth see a green signal atthe same time.
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Some crossings may have a beeping signal or voice signal to indicate it is safe to cross. Who is this specific signal for?

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Blind people that cannot see the signals. It helps them cross the road safely.

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EQUESTRIAN CROSSING:

What are they for?

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For Horse riders that want to cross on horses. It is often a parralell crossing.

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‘STAGGERED’ PELICAN OR PUFFIN CROSSINGS:

What is a Stagered crossing?

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A crossing that has two crossings beside each other but should be treated as seperate crossings, usually seperated by a island.

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CROSSINGS CONTROLLED BY AN AUTHORITIVE PERSON:

When should you cross these crossings?

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After a police officer or traffic warden or school crossing patrol has signaled to do so. Always cross infront of them!

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If there are no controlled crossing points available, where should you cross?

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Where there is a island in the middle of the road. Use the green cross code to cross to the island then use it again to cross from the island.

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EMERGENCY VEHICLES:
If a emergency vehicle (ambulence, police,fire engine, or any other vehicle with flashing blue lights) approaches wjat should you do?

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Kepp of the road, allow them enough room to get past.

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BUSSES:
Only get on/ off a bus when……
Never cross….

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You are instructed to do so, or the vehiclehas stopped completely.
Infront or behind the bus,wait for the bus to move and cross so you can see it clearly in both directions.

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TRAMWAYS:

What do you do at a Tramway?

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Treat it like a normal crossing(look both ways) and cross where and when it is safe, Trams cannot steer to avoid pedestrians.

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RAILWAY LEVEL CROSSINGS:
You MUST NOT…
If there is no alternative footpath…

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Cross or pass a stop line when the red light shows. Also dont cross when there is an alarm sound or barriers coming down. If there are no barriers treat the railway like a crossing and look both ways.

Wait patiently for the train to pass and barriers to go back up.

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STREET AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS:

If a pavement is closed temporarily becasue it isnt safe to use, then you should…?

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Take extra care if you are directed to walk in or to the road.