STREET SMART : ESSENTIAL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY RULES
WALKING WITHOUT PAVEMENTS
KEEP TO THE RIGHT - HAND SIDE
Walk on the right side of the road to ensure you are facing oncoming traffic , allowing you to see vehicles approaching you directly .
SAFETY FOR CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS
SUPERVISION
IS MANDATORY
Young children should never be out alone on the pavement or road ; they require constant adult supervision .
WALK IN SINGLE FILE
When roads are narrow or light is poor , pedestrians should walk one behind the other and stay as close to the side of the road as possible .
POSITION YOURSELF AS A BARRIER
When walking with children , always stay between them and the traffic while holding their hands firmly .
SECURE THE YOUNGEST PEDESTRIANS
Use reins or strap very young children securely into pushchairs to prevent them from wandering into the read .
NAVIGATING SHARP BENDS
It is often safer to cross to the other side well before reaching a sharp right - hand bend so traffic can see you , then cross back once the bend is cleared .
SAFE BUGGY POSITIONING
When checking if a road is clear to cross , especially from between parked cars , never push the buggy out into the road ahead of you to see .