Pedestrian Crossings
Protect our most vulnerable road users
Pedestrians are vulnerable in any collision with a vehicle. Understanding crossing types, legal requirements, and hazard patterns around crossings is essential for preventing tragedies.
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Pedestrian fatalities are among the most preventable traffic deaths. At crossings, drivers must anticipate pedestrian behavior and be prepared to stop.
Các hành động quan trọng cần thực hiện
Slow down approaching any crossing
Scan for pedestrians on both sides
Be prepared to stop at zebra crossings
Check for pedestrians when turning
Never overtake vehicles stopped at crossings
Làm
- Make eye contact with waiting pedestrians
- Stop well before the crossing line
- Wait until pedestrians fully cross
- Be extra careful near schools and shops
Đừng
- Wave pedestrians across - let them judge
- Rush pedestrians by creeping forward
- Assume pedestrians will wait
- Use phone near crossings
Mẹo hay
Children may run into crossings without looking
Elderly pedestrians need more crossing time
In rain, pedestrians may rush without looking
Cảnh báo quan trọng
Never pass another vehicle that has stopped at a crossing. They may be stopped for a pedestrian you cannot see.
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