We often overlook pedestrian safety but if you follow these tips you’re sure to be safer out there
Pedestrian Safety for Teens
Surprisingly, when it comes to walking safely, teenagers are now the most at-risk youth for pedestrian injuries. Cell phones and other handheld gadgets are causing teens to be more easily distracted, which is leading to greater risk on the roads. Make sure your teen focuses on the road with these tips.
Top Safety Tips
- If you need to use a cell phone, make sure you stop walking and find a safe area to talk. When using headphones, you should be sure to look up and pay extra attention and remove the headphones when crossing the street.
- Cross streets at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Most injuries happen mid-block or someplace other than intersections.
- It’s always best to walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.
- Look left, right and left again when crossing the street. Never run or dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them and to watch out for cars that are turning or backing up.
- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_age/teens-15%E2%80%9319-years/field_risks/pedestrian-safety#sthash.U8XZRToP.dpuf
