Be sure to follow some simple steps to make walking safe:

• Walk with one or more friends.

• Choose the route with the fewest streets to cross.

• Be visible to drivers: wear bright clothing.

• Always keep an eye out for vehicles; drivers are supposed to yield to pedestrians, but it’s good to assume they may not.

• Do not cross within 10 feet in front of a bus or other large vehicle. (Parents, show your kids what 10 feet looks like.)

• Watch for vehicles pulling out of driveways.

• Walk, don’t run, across the street.

• If at a marked intersection, obey all signals.

• When crossing the street, look left, right and left again.

All drivers can help too! Remember to obey the speed limit. If a vehicle traveling 20 mph hits a pedestrian, there is a 5% chance the pedestrian will not live. If the vehicle is going 30 mph, the likelihood of the pedestrian’s death increases to 45%. Plus, lower speed helps drivers avoid a collision in the first place.

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