Educators : Pedestrians

Pedestrian Safety List

At corners and crosswalks:

POINT
across the road with your arm to show drivers you want to cross.

PAUSE
until cars stop. Make eye contact with drivers.

PROCEED
with your arm extended when all cars have stopped. Keep scanning both sides of the road for hidden dangers. Drivers can't always see you.

The POINT PAUSE PROCEED: Welcome to the Pedestrian Zone DVD
was developed in coordination with the Edmonton Police Service and several other traffic safety partners to provide educators with an engaging, effective resource to teach pedestrian safety and provide children with safety tools and positive practices that will allow them to thrive safely in our highly mobile environment.

The DVD approaches pedestrian safety from the perspectives of both the
driver and pedestrian and is ideally suited for children in Grades 3 to 6.

Less than five minutes long, this DVD is fun, fast-moving and sure to
grab the attention of your students.

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Scroll down just below the school bus image near the bottom of the page.

Pedestrian Safety Checklist

Look for traffic safety signs, and marked crosswalks.
Walk on the sidewalk. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic.
Cross the road at the corner of the street or at a marked crosswalk, never cross in the middle of the road. Watch for cars backing up and obstacles like cyclists, toys, tree branches, etc.
Obey pedestrian lights. Cross the street only when you see the walk sign and only when all cars have come to a complete stop. If the walk hand begins flashing, continue walking.
And - NEVER run out from between parked cars or buses.

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Last Updated May 06, 2011