Pedestrian Safety Tips

Drivers and pedestrians need to make eye contact with each other. Don’t assume that the other one has seen you.
If you must exit a stalled vehicle alongside the roadway, do so on the opposite side of traffic and do not attempt to walk across the oncoming traffic.
Only cross at an intersection or crosswalk – stepping out from between parked cars or other obstacles by the road can keep a driver from being able to see you and stop in time.
Look left, right and then left again before crossing an intersection or crosswalk – you always want to double check the lane that you’ll be entering first.
Be aware of drivers even when you are in a designated crosswalk – drivers can look and use their mirrors, but there are always blind spots.
Avoid walking while wearing headphones – you won’t to be able to hear if a car is coming.
Always wear brightly colored clothing for visibility when exercising alongside a roadway.
Always walk against the flow of traffic rather than with the traffic.
Always be cautious when exiting parking lots and be on the lookout for pedestrians.
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Andrew County Health Department