Walk This Way

1. Walk This Way

2. Walk This Way: Question 1 What percentage of traffic deaths, among children ages 14 and under, are caused by pedestrian injuries? A. 5% B. 10% C. 20%

3. Walk This Way 1 in 5 traffic deaths, among children ages 14 and under, are caused by pedestrian injuries. A. 20%

4. Walk This Way: Question 2 75% of all teen pedestrian fatalities happen between: A. 8AM-8PM B. 12PM-12AM C. 7PM-7AM

5. Walk This Way 75% of all teen pedestrian fatalities happen between: C. 7 PM-7AM

6. Walk This Way: Question 3 Name 3 ways a pedestrian can be distracted.

7. Walk This Way Name 3 ways a pedestrian can be distracted. • Talking/texting on the phone • Listening to music • Talking with friends

8. Walk This Way: Question 4 TRUE OR FALSE? CT law says you must yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk.

9. Walk This Way CT law says you must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. True

10. Walk This Way: Question 5 Which side of the street should you walk on when there is no sidewalk -on the side of the street facing oncoming cars, or on the other side, in the same direction as the cars?

11. Walk This Way When there is no sidewalk, we walk facing oncoming cars-Walk on the Left

12. Walk This Way: Question 6 What should you do if you are halfway across the street and the WALK signal changes to the DON’T WALK signal ? • Keep walking at a normal pace. • Turn around and go back. C. Run the rest of the way across the street.

13. Walk This Way A. Keep walking at a normal pace.

14. Pedestrian Safety • Always cross at corners • Stop on the curb and look both ways • Make eye contact with driver • Walk on the left (facing traffic) • Be aware of surroundings; don’t walk distracted • Wear bright colored or reflective clothing

15. Q & A

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