What can a pedestrian do to prevent pedestrian crashes?
Walk Defensively – Be prepared for the unexpected. Don’t let cars surprise you even if a motorist does something wrong like running a stop sign or red light, or making a sudden turn. Walk Facing Oncoming Traffic – When there are no sidewalks, walk near the curb or off the road, if necessary. Cross Streets at Intersections Whenever Possible – Look in all directions before entering the street. Be especially alert to a vehicle that may be turning right on a red signal. If there are marked crosswalks, use them but do not assume that you are completely safe in a marked crosswalk. Don’t cross at mid-block locations because “jaywalking” is dangerous and in some cases against the law. At Intersections, Look for the Sign or Signals – They will help you to cross safely. Use pedestrian push buttons for crossing protection at signalized intersections that have pedestrian indications. The lighted “WALK” (or walking person symbol) and “DONT WALK” (or hand symbol) signals are meant for pedestrian. If
