Road Safety When Walking Where there is a pavement, use it. If you are looking after somebody younger than you, always hold their hand when using the road. Where there is no pavement, walk on the right hand side of the road to face the traffic coming towards you. Take special care if you can't see the road very far ahead. Help other road users see you. Wear or carry something light coloured or bright. To cross the road safely: 1. Find a safe place to cross. 2. Stop just before you get to the kerb. 3. Look all around for traffic and listen. 4. If traffic is coming, let it pass. 5. When it is safe, go straight across the road – do not run, keep looking and listening while you cross.
If you are looking after somebody younger than you, always hold their hand when using the pavement. Where there is no pavement, walk on the right hand side of the road to face the traffic coming towards you. Take special care if you can't see the road very far ahead. Help other road users see you. Wear or carry something light coloured or bright. To cross the road safely: 1. Find a safe place to cross. 2. Stop just before you get to the road. 3. Look all around for traffic and listen. 4. If traffic is coming, let it pass. 5. When it is safe, go straight across the road – do not run, keep looking and listening while you cross.
Road Safety When Walking
Where there is a pavement, use it.
If you are looking after somebody younger than you, always hold their hand when using the road.
Where there is no pavement, walk on the right hand side of the road to face the traffic coming towards you.
Take special care if you can't see the road very far ahead.
Help other road users see you. Wear or carry something light coloured or bright.
To cross the road safely:
1. Find a safe place to cross.
2. Stop just before you get to the kerb.
3. Look all around for traffic and listen.
4. If traffic is coming, let it pass.
5. When it is safe, go straight across the road – do not run, keep looking and listening while you cross.