How should you cross the street if there's a pedestrian bridge or tunnel nearby?

Always use the bridge or tunnel, even if it means walking a bit farther.

What does this light at a pedestrian crossing mean?

It's the correct time to cross, but always check for vehicle traffic first.

What should you do if you're unsure whether it's safe to cross the street?

Never cross a street if you feel it is unsafe.

What's the best way to make sure drivers see you when you're crossing the street?

Make eye contact with the driver and let them know you want to cross.

What do the red hand and "Don't Walk" signal at a pedestrian crossing mean?

Wait for the pedestrian crossing figure to appear before crossing.

Which of the following should you do if you're walking at night and there are no streetlights?

Stay alert and use a flashlight, headlamp, or light from your cellphone.

When walking on the side of a road without a sidewalk, you should always:

It's safest to walk on the shoulder, off the road.

What should you do if you're walking in a group and someone suggests crossing the street where there's no crosswalk?

Explain why it's safer to find a crosswalk.

What should you do if you don’t think you will make it across the street before the crosswalk countdown time ends?

Wait for the next cycle of lights. Better safe than sorry!

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Walk This Way: Pedestrian Safety Quiz

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These questions will test students’ knowledge of crosswalks, traffic signals, and best practices for crossing streets safely as a young pedestrian. #keepgeorgiasafe #gdot #pedestriansafety #pedestrian #elementary

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1
How should you cross the street if there's a pedestrian bridge or tunnel nearby?
Ignore the bridge or tunnel and look for a crosswalk.
Always use the bridge or tunnel, even if it means walking a bit farther.
Always take the fastest route to where you're going.
Wait for someone to help you cross.
2
What does this light at a pedestrian crossing mean?
It's the correct time to cross, but always check for vehicle traffic first.
Run across the street as quickly as possible.
It is safe to cross.
Stop and wait for the next light change.
3
Which of the following can make it hard for drivers to see pedestrians, even if they're in a crosswalk.
Trees or other vegetation
Hills or curves in the road
All of the above
The sun shining in their eyes
4
Which of the following should you not do before crossing the street at a crosswalk?
Put away all distracting items.
Look left, right, then left again.
Check the pedestrian signal.
Close your eyes and run.
5
Why do you still need to be alert when using a crosswalk even during the "Safe to Walk" time?
Emergency vehicles may drive through the crosswalk.
All of the above.
Cars turning right from the opposing lane might not see pedestrians.
Distracted drivers might not see you.
6
What should you do if you're unsure whether it's safe to cross the street?
Get a friend to cross first and see what happens.
Never cross a street if you feel it is unsafe.
Cross anyway and hope for the best.
Ask someone nearby if they think it is safe to cross.
7
What's the best way to make sure drivers see you when you're crossing the street?
Jump up and down as you cross the street.
Walk behind parked cars.
Make eye contact with the driver and let them know you want to cross.
Wear dark clothing.
8
What do parallel white stripes painted in a line on the road indicate?
Animal crossing
A parking spot
A crosswalk
A bicycle lane
9
What's the safest way to cross the street if you're walking with a group of friends?
Let the fastest walker cross first.
Cross together as a group.
Let the slowest walker cross first.
Spread out and cross one at a time.
10
What do the red hand and "Don't Walk" signal at a pedestrian crossing mean?
Hi-five your friend.
It's safe to cross.
Wait for the pedestrian crossing figure to appear before crossing.
Check for approaching traffic before crossing.
11
Which of the following should you do if you're walking at night and there are no streetlights?
Stay alert and use a flashlight, headlamp, or light from your cellphone.
Play on your phone or listen to music with headphones on.
Wave your arms around so drivers know you're there.
Wear dark clothing.
12
When walking on the side of a road without a sidewalk, you should always:
Walk on the road, in between the solid white line and the shoulder.
Walk on the road, but move off to the side when cars are coming.
It's safest to walk on the shoulder, off the road.
Walk on the road, but stay as far over as you can get.
13
What should you do if you're walking in a group and someone suggests crossing the street where there's no crosswalk?
Explain why it's safer to find a crosswalk.
Yell at them about how unsafe they're being and then leave.
Film them crossing incorrectly for a possible Instagram upload.
Go ahead and cross with them.
14
What should you do if you don’t think you will make it across the street before the crosswalk countdown time ends?
Cross normally. The cars can wait!
Ask the closest driver to stop and let you cross.
Wait for the next cycle of lights. Better safe than sorry!
Run across the street as fast as you can.

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Walk This Way: Pedestrian Safety Quiz

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Questions 14

Answers

1
How should you cross the street if there's a pedestrian bridge or tunnel nearby?
Ignore the bridge or tunnel and look for a crosswalk.
Always use the bridge or tunnel, even if it means walking a bit farther.
Always take the fastest route to where you're going.
Wait for someone to help you cross.
2
What does this light at a pedestrian crossing mean?
It's the correct time to cross, but always check for vehicle traffic first.
Run across the street as quickly as possible.
It is safe to cross.
Stop and wait for the next light change.
3
Which of the following can make it hard for drivers to see pedestrians, even if they're in a crosswalk.
Trees or other vegetation
Hills or curves in the road
All of the above
The sun shining in their eyes
4
Which of the following should you not do before crossing the street at a crosswalk?
Put away all distracting items.
Look left, right, then left again.
Check the pedestrian signal.
Close your eyes and run.
5
Why do you still need to be alert when using a crosswalk even during the "Safe to Walk" time?
Emergency vehicles may drive through the crosswalk.
All of the above.
Cars turning right from the opposing lane might not see pedestrians.
Distracted drivers might not see you.
6
What should you do if you're unsure whether it's safe to cross the street?
Get a friend to cross first and see what happens.
Never cross a street if you feel it is unsafe.
Cross anyway and hope for the best.
Ask someone nearby if they think it is safe to cross.
7
What's the best way to make sure drivers see you when you're crossing the street?
Jump up and down as you cross the street.
Walk behind parked cars.
Make eye contact with the driver and let them know you want to cross.
Wear dark clothing.
8
What do parallel white stripes painted in a line on the road indicate?
Animal crossing
A parking spot
A crosswalk
A bicycle lane
9
What's the safest way to cross the street if you're walking with a group of friends?
Let the fastest walker cross first.
Cross together as a group.
Let the slowest walker cross first.
Spread out and cross one at a time.
10
What do the red hand and "Don't Walk" signal at a pedestrian crossing mean?
Hi-five your friend.
It's safe to cross.
Wait for the pedestrian crossing figure to appear before crossing.
Check for approaching traffic before crossing.
11
Which of the following should you do if you're walking at night and there are no streetlights?
Stay alert and use a flashlight, headlamp, or light from your cellphone.
Play on your phone or listen to music with headphones on.
Wave your arms around so drivers know you're there.
Wear dark clothing.
12
When walking on the side of a road without a sidewalk, you should always:
Walk on the road, in between the solid white line and the shoulder.
Walk on the road, but move off to the side when cars are coming.
It's safest to walk on the shoulder, off the road.
Walk on the road, but stay as far over as you can get.
13
What should you do if you're walking in a group and someone suggests crossing the street where there's no crosswalk?
Explain why it's safer to find a crosswalk.
Yell at them about how unsafe they're being and then leave.
Film them crossing incorrectly for a possible Instagram upload.
Go ahead and cross with them.
14
What should you do if you don’t think you will make it across the street before the crosswalk countdown time ends?
Cross normally. The cars can wait!
Ask the closest driver to stop and let you cross.
Wait for the next cycle of lights. Better safe than sorry!
Run across the street as fast as you can.