How to Cross the Street
Use a crosswalk as a pedestrian if one is available.. Follow the directions on the pedestrian crosswalk system if there is one.. Cross at a corner and follow the traffic signals if there's no crosswalk.
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Use a crosswalk as a pedestrian if one is available.
Use a crosswalk as a pedestrian if one is available.
Follow the directions on the pedestrian crosswalk system if there is one.
Follow the directions on the pedestrian crosswalk system if there is one.
Cross at a corner and follow the traffic signals if there's no crosswalk.
Cross at a corner and follow the traffic signals if there's no crosswalk.
Make sure you can see both directions clearly before trying to cross.
Make sure you can see both directions clearly before trying to cross.
Stop at the edge of the street so you can check for cars.
Stop at the edge of the street so you can check for cars.
Check left, right, then left again before crossing the street.
Check left, right, then left again before crossing the street.
Look around as you cross the street so you can spot oncoming cars.
Look around as you cross the street so you can spot oncoming cars.
Make eye contact with drivers when you're crossing a busy street.
Make eye contact with drivers when you're crossing a busy street.
Cross quickly so you aren't in the road for long.
Cross quickly so you aren't in the road for long.
Stay off your cell phone so your full attention is on the road.
Stay off your cell phone so your full attention is on the road.
Ask an adult to cross the street with you if you're a child.
Ask an adult to cross the street with you if you're a child.
Wear bright clothing so people can see you at night.
Wear bright clothing so people can see you at night.
Carry a flashlight to increase your visibility.
Carry a flashlight to increase your visibility.
Obey traffic lights and signs when you're at an intersection.
Obey traffic lights and signs when you're at an intersection.
Stay in the bike lane if there is one when traveling by bicycle.
Stay in the bike lane if there is one when traveling by bicycle.
Look for pedestrians before crossing a street and yield if you see any.
Look for pedestrians before crossing a street and yield if you see any.
Watch for cars merging or turning to the right if you're on a bicycle.
Watch for cars merging or turning to the right if you're on a bicycle.
Dismount and walk your bike across the street when in a crosswalk.
Dismount and walk your bike across the street when in a crosswalk.
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