Pedestrian & Street-Crossing Safety

Pedestrian and street-crossing safety refers to the set of practices, rules

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How I Cross the Street Safely

When I need to cross the street, the first thing I do is find my grown-up's hand to hold. We walk to the edge of the sidewalk and stop our feet. This is a safe spot for us to wait before we cross.

Next, we use our eyes and our ears. We look left, we look right, and we look left one more time to make sure no cars are coming. When my grown-up says it is safe, we walk. We don't run across the street. We hold hands until we are all the way to the other side.

Knowing how to cross the street keeps my body safe. It is important to stop, look, and listen every single time I cross. This helps me stay healthy and safe when I am walking outside.

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Pedestrian and street-crossing safety refers to the set of practices, rules, and precautions that people who are walking should follow to protect themselves from accidents involving vehicles.

First traffic light installed 1868 CE

First electric traffic light installed 1914 CE

First 'Walk/Don't Walk' signals introduced 1952 CE