Pedestrian & Street-Crossing Safety

I know that learning how to be safe around streets is a super important skill. Streets are made for cars, trucks, and buses, and the sidewalk is my safe zone for walking. When I need to cross a street, I have to be extra careful because cars move much faster than I do. Knowing the rules for crossing helps keep my body safe so I can get to the park, my friend's house, or school without any problems.

When I need to cross the street, I always walk with a grown-up and go to a special crossing spot, like a corner with painted lines or a traffic light. First, I stop my feet right at the edge of the sidewalk. This is my waiting spot. Then, I use my eyes and ears. I turn my head to look left, then right, then left again to check for cars. I listen carefully for any engine sounds. If there's a walk signal button, my grown-up and I press it and wait for the little walking person symbol to light up. That tells us it's our turn. We never run; we walk across the street, and we keep looking and listening the whole way until our feet are safely on the other sidewalk. Following these steps every single time helps make sure drivers see us and we see them.