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Watching Out for Us!

"Developed by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, this program provides essential skills and knowledge to help pedestrians stay safe while walking. Learn about dangerous situations, such as intersections and backing vehicles, and how to take control and be seen. Walkers will also gain insights on choosing the best routes, walking in groups, and reporting issues. Spread the word and visit www.rsa.unc.edu/psw for more information."

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Watching Out for Us!

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  1. Watching Out for Us! Watching Out for Us! Skills for Safe Walking Skills for Safe Walking Watching Out for Us! Skills for Safe Walking was developed by the Highway Safety Research Center at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill through funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Developed by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center through funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

  2. Walkers need to know . . . • What are the situations that increase the chances of being hit by a car • How we can control those situations

  3. What situations • Intersections • Backing vehicles • Drivers not seeing you • Too much trust in the system

  4. INTERSECTIONS What: Turning vehicles

  5. INTERSECTIONS What: When stepping off the curb

  6. INTERSECTIONS What: Visual screens

  7. INTERSECTIONS What: Crossing time at signals

  8. BACKING VEHICLES What: Parking lots

  9. BACKING VEHICLES What: Crossing behind parked cars

  10. BACKING VEHICLES What: Driveways

  11. BACKING VEHICLES What: Driveways

  12. DRIVERS NOT SEEING YOU What: Distraction, low lighting

  13. TOO MUCH TRUST IN THE SYSTEM What: Take control

  14. What should the pedestrian do?

  15. What should the pedestrian do?

  16. What should the pedestrian do?

  17. What should the pedestrian do?

  18. What should the pedestrian do?

  19. What should the pedestrians do?

  20. What should the pedestrians do?

  21. How many pedestrians do you see?

  22. How many pedestrians do you see? 1 5 2 6 4 7 3

  23. Recalling the basics • Before crossing, look left, right, left and all around for cars • Walk on the sidewalk • When there’s no sidewalk, walk facing traffic

  24. Selecting the best routes • Places to walk • Places to cross the street • Conveniences • Personal safety

  25. Walking in groups • Greater visibility • Look out for each other • Help overcome limitations • Fun and friendships • Encourages more walking

  26. Notice things others can fix

  27. Summary • Be alert at intersections • Watch for backing vehicles • Be seen • Double check the system • Choose carefully where you walk • Recognize how you’re feeling • Report issues you encounter

  28. Spread the word

  29. Presentation available Visit www.rsa.unc.edu/psw Select “prepare to make a presentation on safety for older pedestrians”

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