Walking Near Traffic · 02

Street choices

Practise noticing the moments when an ordinary pavement becomes a traffic decision.

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The blocked pavement

A barrier blocks the pavement and going around it may take you into the road. What do you do first?

The blocked pavementA barrier blocks the pavement and going around it may take you into the road. What do you do first?
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Step around it immediately: The obstruction can hide approaching traffic. Do not enter the road without a full check.

Stop in a safe place, look and listen, then use only a clearly safe route: Good. You kept a safe stopping place and checked the traffic before deciding.

Follow the person ahead without checking: Their view and timing may differ from yours. Make your own careful check.

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The reversing car

A car at a driveway shows white reversing lights. What is the safer choice?

The reversing carA car at a driveway shows white reversing lights. What is the safer choice?
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Walk behind it before it moves farther: The driver may not be able to see you. Never cross behind a vehicle that is reversing.

Stay clear and wait until the vehicle has finished moving: Exactly. Waiting outside its path removes the guesswork.

Wave and assume the driver has seen you: Trying to be noticed is not confirmation. Stay out of the reversing path and wait.

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Traffic from behind

You reach a side-road junction. A vehicle behind you may turn across your path. What should you notice?

Traffic from behindYou reach a side-road junction. A vehicle behind you may turn across your path. What should you notice?
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Look only at the road directly ahead: Turning traffic can approach from behind as well as ahead.

Look all around, including behind, and cross where drivers can see you: Good awareness. Junctions need a wider check for vehicles turning into the road.

Cross if you do not hear an engine: Listening helps, but it cannot replace looking in every relevant direction.

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Friends and the rolling ball

While your group is talking, a ball rolls towards the road. What is the safer response?

Friends and the rolling ballWhile your group is talking, a ball rolls towards the road. What is the safer response?
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Run after it before it reaches the road: A ball is replaceable. Do not enter the road suddenly or let play take your attention from traffic.

Stop at the pavement and ask a responsible adult for help: Strong choice. You kept yourself out of the road and put safety before the game.

Tell a friend to chase it instead: The danger does not change when another person takes it. Keep everyone back.

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