July 7, 2015

Help Ensure Your Pedestrian Safety!

July 7, 2015

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Help Ensure Your Pedestrian Safety!

By Nero S.
When it comes to driving and observing a lot of the responsibility falls on the driver but what pedestrians don’t know is that they also have a part to play. As a frequent pedestrian and occasional driver, I can see things from both perspectives. Pedestrians can also do a lot to curb the frequency of collisions with vehicles by doing the following things.

Be predictable – cross in the appropriate places and don’t jaywalk
Wear reflective clothing – if traveling by foot make sure to wear clothing that is reflective. Headlights will bounce off your clothing so drivers will see you.
Contrasting colours – if reflective clothing is not available, be sure to wear contrasting colour. For example: white or bright colors are better than black at night.
Pets are pedestrians too – make sure to apply all of the above to your small friends. They need be seen as well.

While we put a lot of the on us on drivers for road safety – pedestrian safety is also up to us. When it comes to the road – PEDESTRIANS – DO YOUR PART!

Anne Marie Hayes

I am an advocate for driving safety, armed with a passion for educationg and promoting safe driving habits to teens, parents, and seniors alike. I am a member of the board of directions of NOYS (National Organizations for Youth Safety) and a member of GHSA (Governor's Highway Safety Association), as well as a member of 7 international driving safety organizations. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from York University, and I am a certified driving instructor. I am also the author of "3 keys to keeping Your Teen Alive: Lessons for Surviving the First Year of Driving." which provides parents and their teens the tools to keep them safe while driving.

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