October is Pedestrian Safety Month! Let’s raise awareness for this campaign and keep our roads safe! You can download and schedule these posts on Neighbors for the entire month of October.
Pedestrian Safety Month!
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Walking is a part of many of our trips each day, and for some it’s their primary mode of transportation. October is Pedestrian Safety Month, the goal: to increase awareness around pedestrian safety and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians each and every time they are behind the wheel. Each week, we will focus on a theme, and share information about being a safe driver and keeping those who walk safe.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends to:
- Look for pedestrians. Particularly children and teens, who can be less predictable and move more slowly. Be especially careful around schools, residential neighborhoods, and near parks and playgrounds.
- Drive with care. Buckle up, obey speed limits, focus on the driving task, and drive sober. Lives depend on it.
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Source: NHTSA
Stay Alert Pedestrians!
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Always be on alert! While listening to some tunes, keep the volume low so you can hear and be aware of your surroundings. Before crossing the street, make good eye contact with the driver so they know to slow down to make a complete stop. As soon as they make that complete stop, cross the road safety. Lastly, if you decided to walk at night, wear bright colors so all drivers can see you crossing or waiting to get across.
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Source: NHTSA
Let’s Protect Each Other!
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Follow all rules and signs on the road! Drivers, let’s keep protecting all pedestrians by looking out for them while driving. Slow down going through a school zone and community residencies. It’s also important to check both ways and then slowly back out from your drive way. Double check your surroundings at all times.
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Source: NHTSA
Walking Safety Tips
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[Community Name], here are some safety tips to learn:
-If a crosswalk or intersection is not available, locate a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic. Wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross safely; continue watching for traffic as you cross.
-Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways, or backing up in parking lots.
-Embrace walking as a healthy form of transportation - get up, get out and get moving.
-Look for pedestrians. Particularly children and teens, who can be less predictable and move more slowly. Be especially careful around schools, residential neighborhoods, and near parks and playgrounds.
-Walk single file on the road. While walking side by side is a more natural way to walk, on the road this can only lead to trouble. You are much more exposed to the roadway, and when drivers come around a blind curve, this could give them and you less reaction time to avoid a collision.
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Source: NHTSA
Do You Turn Your Headlights on During Bad Weather?
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Headlights should be turned on any time you need to use your windshield wipers, both for you to see better and for other drivers to be able to see you better. Not only is this important for your safety, but it is actually the law in most states.
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Source: NHTSA
Choose Safety Over Speed!
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Safe speeds, save lives. Let’s always pay attention to the speed limits on the road to reduce the risk of our pedestrians from danger. Slow down around school zones, community residencies or any public roads. So let’s put the phones away and keep your eyes on the road!
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Source: NHTSA