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Volume I, Issue I
Student Walkers: Playing Your Part as a Pedestrian
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by Abby Rex, public involvement o cer
– Space Coast Transporta on Planning Organiza on
As school gears up, it’s important to discuss pedestrian safety rules of the road with your student walker. Parents and motorists must realize that children are not small adults. Un l children are at least 10 or 11 years old, they have limited developmental skills to handle complex tra c situa ons. Take some me to review these simple rules of the road with your student.
• Obey all tra c laws
• Use sidewalks or walk against the direc on of
tra c, and always use the crosswalk.
• A marked crosswalk at signalized intersec ons is the safest place to cross.
• Look le , right, then le again before crossing. • At intersec ons, don’t forget to check over your
shoulder for turning vehicles.
• Be visible. Wear bright colors, re ec ve accessories such as belts, jewelry, and clothes.
• Don’t dart out into the street.
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