- Walk facing traffic.
- Use sidewalks and crosswalks when available.
- Look left, right, and left again before crossing a street.
- Make eye contact with drivers.
- Stay alert. Avoid talking or texting on your phone.
- Carry a flashlight and wear high-visibility (preferably retroreflective) clothing and gear.
If you’re driving, be alert for pedestrians. On average, it takes 300 feet—the length of a football field—to stop when traveling 65 mph. Download this bookmark to learn more and test your reaction time.
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