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        Safety tips for crossing the street (NHTSA) https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/811026.pdf
        
        Never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact with drivers as they approach to make sure you are seen.
        
        Stop at the curb or the edge of the road if there is no curb.
        
        Stop and look left, then right,then left again for moving cars before you step into the street.
        
        If you see a car, wait until it goes by. Then look left, right, left again until no cars are coming.
        
        If a car is parked where you are crossing, look to make sure there is no driver and that the car is not running.
        
        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.
        
        Be visible at all times. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.
  - - - In 2016, 75% of pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes that occurred in the dark. Watch for pedestrians at all hours. #roadresponsibility #pedestriansafety
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- - - - Know the Basics—Pedestrian Safety
        10 Walking Safety Tips
        
        Know the Basics—Pedestrian Safety
        10 Walking Safety Tips
        
        Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
        
        Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
        
        If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
        
        Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
        
        Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians. Look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right.
        
        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.
        
        Never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact with drivers as they approach to make sure you are seen.
        
        Be visible at all times. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.
        
        Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways, or backing up in parking lots.
        
        Avoid alcohol and drugs when walking; they impair your abilities and your judgment.
  - - - Know the basics - 9 Driving Safety Tips
      - Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Safety is a shared responsibility.
      - Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions, such as nighttime or bad weather.
      - Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk.
      - Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop well back from the cross-walk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see the crossing pedestrians so they can stop too.
      - Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing that you can’t see.
      - Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
      - Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street.
      - Follow slower speed limits in school zones and in neighborhoods where children are present.
      - Be extra cautious when backing up—pedestrians can move into your path.