Rules For Pedestrians Flashcards
When no pavement: •Which side of the road? •Why this side?
Right; to see oncoming traffic
How do you walk on the road? (2)
Single file; close to side
Cross near or before a sharp right hand bend? Why?
Well before; oncoming traffic can see you
How to help road users see you
Wear fluorescent colours and reflective materials
Visibility increased by how much when wearing reflective materials?
Three times
Should young children be alone on pavement on road?
No
How to walk with children on pavement (2)
Stay between them and traffic; hold hand firmly
How to talk out very young children
With reins or strapped into buggy
Bad practice when crossing road with buggy
Pushing buggy into road when checking if clear
Side of road for large groups on organised walk with no pavement
Left
Position of lookouts in organised walks
Front and back
Colour of lights for lookouts on organised walks at white
Front=White;Back=Red
Can pedestrians be on motorway or slip roads?
No
When can pedestrians be on motorway or slip road?
In emergencies
What is the green cross code? (5)
- Find safe crossing place 2. Stop just before kerb 3. Look all around for traffic and listen 4. Let oncoming traffic pass 5. Walk, don’t run, across road when it is safe.
Considerations when crossing at junction (2)
- Look for traffic especially behind you 2. If you’re crossing and traffic wants to turn, you have priority
What to do with pedestrian safety barriers
Cross only at gaps
Can you jump over pedestrian safety barriers?
No
What is tactile paving?
Raised surfaces felt underfoot to guide blind people
Where is tactile paving found?
Before hazards like crossings and stairs
Consideration on one way street
Buses and cycle lanes may operate in opposite direction
Considerations when crossing bus lanes (2)
- May be moving faster 2. May be moving in opposite direction
Arrangement of tactile paving on cyclist side of shared route
Tramline pattern (direction of travel)
Arrangement of tactile paving on pedestrian side of shared route
Ladder pattern (across direction of travel)
When not to cross in front of or behind a parked vehicle and why (2)
The engine is running; driver may not see you and moves
Rules about moving vehicles (2)
- Never get onto or 2. Hold onto a moving vehicle
