10. Walk together! Walking in groups will ensure that you and your friends are visible to drivers.
9. Provide crossing guards. Ask your parent to make sure that your school has crossing guards available. This will help you and your classmates to travel more safely to school.
8. Make eye contact with drivers. By making eye contact with drivers, you can make sure that they have seen you.
7. Don’t run out into the street for any reason. If your ball rolls out into the street, or your pet runs away, ask an adult for help.
6. Hold a parent’s hand in parking lots. Although most people don’t drive quickly in parking lots, they can drive carelessly.
5. Don’t cross behind cars, buses or other vehicles. All drivers have their “blind” spots. To keep from accidentally wandering into a blind spot, always cross in front of vehicles, never behind them.
4. Always use the sidewalk. Walking on roads that don’t have curbs could be dangerous.
3. Stay aware. Most people drive carefully, but not everyone does. Watch out for reckless drivers.
2. Wear reflective materials when walking in the evening or in overcast or inclement weather. Under dim conditions, drivers may not be able to see you. Wearing bright clothing will make you more visible.
1. Always use designated crosswalk intersections to cross the street, and pay attention to traffic signals. Never jaywalk. Pedestrians have to obey the rules of the road, just like drivers. Following these rules keeps everybody safer.
