Walk This Way Our next category is “Walk This Way” and these questions all have to do with how to be a safe pedestrian.

Walk This Way: Question 1 What percentage of traffic deaths, among children ages 14 and under, are caused by pedestrian injuries? A. 5% B. 10% C. 20% Read the first question.

Walk This Way 1 in 5 traffic deaths, among children ages 14 and under, are caused by pedestrian injuries. According to the CDC – as pedestrians, children are at even greater risk of injury or death from traffic crashes due to their small size, inability to judge distances and speeds, and lack of experience with traffic rules.   A. 20%

Walk This Way: Question 2 75% of all teen pedestrian fatalities happen between: A. 8AM-8PM B. 12PM-12AM C. 7PM-7AM Read the 2nd question.

Walk This Way 75% of all teen pedestrian fatalities happen between: C. 7 PM-7AM Wear bright or reflective clothing.

Walk This Way: Question 3 Name 3 ways a pedestrian can be distracted. Read the 3rd question.

Talking/texting on the phone Walk This Way Name 3 ways a pedestrian can be distracted. Talking/texting on the phone Listening to music Talking with friends Just as there are distracted drivers, pedestrian can be distracted. Talking/texting on the phone listening to music or talking with friends can distract you when you are crossing the street. You should stop these distractions before crossing the street. More teens are struck by cars now than younger children because they are distracted while they are walking.  

Walk This Way: Question 4 TRUE OR FALSE? CT law says you must yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk.

Walk This Way True CT law says you must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. It is important to always make eye contact with the driver before crossing. Although it is the law – you will find that the driver does not always stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

Walk This Way: Question 5 Which side of the street should you walk on when there is no sidewalk -on the side of the street facing oncoming cars, or on the other side, in the same direction as the cars? Read the 5th Question

Walk This Way When there is no sidewalk, we walk facing oncoming cars-Walk on the Left When there is no sidewalk, we walk facing oncoming cars and as far to the left of the road as possible. (Walk on the left).   Talking point: When we bike, we ride on the other side of the street, in the same direction as cars. (Ride on the right).

Walk This Way: Question 6 What should you do if you are halfway across the street and the WALK signal changes to the DON’T WALK signal ? Keep walking at a normal pace. Turn around and go back. C. Run the rest of the way across the street. Read the 6th question.

A. Keep walking at a normal pace. Walk This Way A. Keep walking at a normal pace. Talking Point: 1) If you are halfway across the street, you should just keep walking at a normal pace to the other side of the street. 2) It is just as far to turn around and go back. 3) You should never run when crossing the street or you might trip and fall.  

Pedestrian Safety Always cross at corners Stop on the curb and look both ways Make eye contact with driver Walk on the left (facing traffic) Be aware of surroundings; don’t walk distracted Wear bright colored or reflective clothing Review strategies on slide. Then guide the group in a review discussion of tips for being a safer pedestrian: It’s important to look around first and not rush into an intersection when a light turns green. Check the direction that cars may be coming from and make sure an approaching driver sees you. Recognize that parking lots require attention. Look for brake lights and listen for engine noise and other cues that a car is about to move. Recognize that large parked vehicles may be blocking the view of smaller vehicles about to back up. Dress to be visible. To be seen better, wear light, bright clothes with reflective markings and carry a flashlight or other lighting when walking at dusk and nighttime.

Q & A

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