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Why is it important to follow the traffic rules?
Following the rules of the road provide our experience. Thus, it assists in avoiding accidents. Another important cause to follow traffic rules is that we can protect several other lives too by our responsible driving. The number of cattle dying because of road accidents can be decreased.
What are the safety rules you should follow while walking on the road?
11 Walking Rules to Keep You Safe
- How to ensure your safety when you are walking on the road.
- Walk on the Footpaths.
- Walk Facing the Traffic.
- Cross at the Zebra When the Pedestrian Light is Green.
- Do Not Use Your Mobile When Walking on the Road.
What responsibilities do pedestrians have?
Just as a driver must watch the road when driving, a pedestrian has a responsibility to watch where he or she is going. As a pedestrian, you should always look at traffic signs and signals, be aware of your surroundings, watch for cars, and pay attention to where you are walking.
Do pedestrians always have right?
No, pedestrians do not always have the right of way. While they generally do, there are times when they do not. This statute says that motor vehicles have to yield right-of-way to pedestrians who are crossing the street in a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
Do pedestrians have right of way in the road?
The Highway Code states that If someone has started crossing the road and you want to turn into the road, then the pedestrian has priority, so you should slow down and give way until they’ve crossed. Rule 195 in the Highway Code states that you must give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a zebra crossing.
What do pedestrians include?
A pedestrian is a person on foot or using a conveyance propelled by human power (skates, skateboard) other than a bicycle. Pedestrians also include disabled persons who may be using powered devices like self-propelled wheelchairs, tricycles, or quadricycles.