Pedestrian Safety

For Youth Ages 5 to 10

Crossing the Street

• Cross only at Pedestrian Crosswalks or at Corners

• Stop before stepping onto the street• Point your arm straight out to show drivers

you want to cross• Look both ways (or all ways at intersection)• Listen for traffic

Crossing the Street Continued

• Make eye contact with drivers• Cross only when there are no oncoming

vehicles or all vehicles are stopped in either direction

Additional Safety Tips

• Be mindful of driveways, cars may be backing onto the street

• Oncoming cars can have difficulty seeing you if you cross between parked cars

• Use the sidewalk if available• Where no sidewalk, walk facing oncoming

traffic• Wear bright colours or reflective clothing at

night

Additional Safety Tips Continued

• Never run out onto street chasing after a ball. Check for traffic before retrieving such items.

Stopping Distances for Cars

• For a driver to stop a car, the driver must first recognize the need to stop, move his/her foot to the break pedal, and then bring the car to a stop

• It takes on average 18 meters to bring a car to a stop when travelling 30 km/hr

• It takes 37 meters to stop when the car has been travelling 50 km/hr

Closing

• Practical Exercises• Review