Panducermat - Walk Safe

Walk Safe

The Crossing Code

Updated on May 9, 2008 at 06:01:43 PM
This Crossing Code is designed with 6 simple steps to give children and supervising parents positive instructions on how to cross roads safely. One problem with younger children is that, they often get confused between 'right' and 'left' and do not look properly but simply go through the motions. This code has included the phrases 'look all round' and 'listen'. This is aimed to make children more aware of the environment around them, and think before acting. ...

Safety Tips For Walking At Night And When Using An Umbrella

Updated on May 9, 2008 at 04:37:13 PM
Dress in light coloured clothes or carry something that is light in colour. This allows you to be seen by other road users. ...

Try Not To Cross Vehicle Between Parked Vehicles

Updated on May 9, 2008 at 11:45:25 AM
Choose a place where there is a wide enough space between 2 cars. Make sure that it is easy to get to the other side of the road. ...

To Cross or Not To Cross

Updated on May 9, 2008 at 09:58:22 AM
Many people are tired of looking for the right place to cross so they cross whenever and wherever they like. So don't cross illegally, use the proper crossings and you will arrive safely. ...

Guide Our Children

Updated on May 9, 2008 at 09:57:41 AM
Calling all adults, parents, older brothers and sisters - our young ones need our protection. A child crossing alone is barely visible to drivers. The younger they are the less they are noticed on the road. Never, ever leave a child to cross a road alone. Their fear of cars may cause them to be rash and to dash across carelessly. ...

Be A Courteous Pedestrian

Updated on May 5, 2008 at 12:10:34 PM
Do not stop to chat in a group along a busy pavement. You will block other pedestrians' way. ...

How to Walk Safely

Updated on May 5, 2008 at 12:07:50 PM
Where there is a pavement or footway, use it. Where there is no pavement and you have to walk along the road, keep as close as possible to the edge of the road, and walk on the side of the road that faces oncoming traffic. This means that the road should be on your left. This will allow you to keep traffic in full view and when necessary, step off the road to avoid any danger. ...

Tips

Always wear front and rear seat belts
Make sure your bcycle is in good order and equipped with front and rear reflector
Obey traffic lights. A few seconds delay won't slow you down. An accident certainly will
Practice 5 steps of safe crossing.
Always wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before embarking/disembarking