Drive Right chapter 11 Wednesday, August 07, 2019 lesson 11.1 PEDESTRIANS Of all roadway users, pedestrians are the most vulnerable. In the United States, collisions injure an average of one pedestrian every eight minutes and kill one pedestrian every 108 minutes. The copyright holder has not granted permission to display this photograph in a downloadable format. You may view the photograph in the Drive Right Presentation for this lesson on your Keys to Teaching Success disc. version 2

Identify factors that put pedestrians at risk. OBJECTIVE

Children and seniors are at the greatest risk. Children are less visible to drivers and often lack judgment to know when it is safe to cross streets. Seniors may not hear or see well; and some may walk more slowly.

Some pedestrians are careless and take chances. Some pedestrians jaywalk, or disregard traffic rules and signals. Nearly half of all pedestrian fatalities involve the use of alcohol by the driver or pedestrian.

Explain the correct procedures for interacting with pedestrians in different situations. OBJECTIVE

Protecting Pedestrians Pedestrians may cross a road anywhere. Use the IPDE Process and always be ready to yield to pedestrians. Be particularly alert in the following situations.

Crosswalks Pedestrians have the right of way when crossing within a crosswalk.

Some crosswalks are controlled by signals. However, signals may not give pedestrians enough time to clear the crosswalk. Drivers must yield until the crosswalk is clear, even if your light is green.

Intersections At intersections, many pedestrians are struck just as they step into the street because of inattention to their surroundings What two high-risk behaviors are these pedestrians demonstrating? The copyright holder has not granted permission to display this photograph in a downloadable format. You may view the photograph in the Drive Right Presentation for this lesson on your Keys to Teaching Success disc.

Collisions with pedestrians often occur when vehicles are turning left because drivers are concentrating on traffic lights and their turning maneuvers and fail to see the pedestrian. Search carefully for pedestrians before committing to a left turn.

When drivers turn right on red, pedestrians have less opportunity to cross safely. Before turning right on red, always yield to pedestrians who are in or approaching the roadway.

Alleys and Driveways When approaching a sidewalk from an alley or driveway, expect pedestrians to appear from either direction. When your line of sight is restricted, make two stops.

Business Districts Business districts typically have heavy traffic and many pedestrians. Both drivers and pedestrians are subjected to many distractions.

Residential Areas When driving in residential areas, reduce speed and use a lane position with the best visibility. Crosswalks on residential streets are not typically marked.

Always be ready to slow, steer around, or stop for a jogger. Drive Right chapter 11 Wednesday, August 07, 2019 Although joggers are safer on sidewalks and jogging paths, expect to see them on streets and in traffic lanes. Always be ready to slow, steer around, or stop for a jogger. Watch for children playing on the street. The copyright holder has not granted permission to display this photograph in a downloadable format. You may view the photograph in the Drive Right Presentation for this lesson on your Keys to Teaching Success disc. version 2

Reduced Visibility Most collisions with pedestrians occur at night. When a roadway is poorly lit, it can be a challenge to see a pedestrian, especially one wearing dark clothes. Watch for pedestrians walking along or across the roadway.

Rain, snow, and sleet often cause pedestrians to be more concerned about the weather than about traffic.

Describe actions that pedestrians can take to ensure their own safety. OBJECTIVE

Pedestrian Responsibilities Be responsible for your own safety as a pedestrian. Make yourself visible. Walk on sidewalks, or walk so you are facing traffic. Use crosswalks and obey traffic signals. Watch for oncoming traffic every time you cross a street. Do not walk into traffic lanes from between parked vehicles.

If you have to walk on roads because there are no sidewalks, be sure to face the traffic.

lesson 11.1 review List several reasons why young children and seniors are especially vulnerable as pedestrians. List six situations in which you should be particularly careful to search for pedestrians.