If you see them,
you can stop in time
At a speed of only 25 mph, the average car needs 110 ft of distance to come to a complete stop
That’s roughly the same length as four killer whales or one plump dragon, minus the fire breath
Slow down and scan for pedestrians in areas of high foot-traffic, like residential neighborhoods, castle drawbridges, parks and schools
It’s okay to pass a car that’s stopped at a green light
Until you know for sure that a car hasn’t stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, it’s not okay to pass
You never know what kind of creature could be lurking in front of a vehicle stopped at a green light
Pedestrians always have the right of way at all intersections. Traffic must yield until they have crossed, even if the light is green
Crosswalks only exist at painted intersections
Crosswalks exist at every intersection, whether they are marked or not. All vehicles must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
Near schools, crosswalks have thick white bars instead of thin lines. At these intersections, pedestrians must be completely crossed before the car can proceed, even when the light is green
At all other intersections, marked and unmarked, cars may proceed through the intersection if the light is green and the pedestrian is not on the vehicle’s half of the road
Blindspots only exist on the interstate
Today’s vehicle safety features are great, but can lead to a false sense of security
Moving pedestrians, especially children and smaller mythical creatures can be overlooked by vehicle sensors
Scan all mirrors and cameras multiple times, but always look in the direction that the vehicle is traveling
Pedestrians are less likely to be out at night
Dusk, dawn and dark hours are the most dangerous times to drive through intersections
Because of unpredictable light and weather conditions, it’s hard to see who might be lurking across the lane
Nearly half of all Utah pedestrian fatalities occur between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight
Green means turn
Before turning right on green, check left for traffic, then right for pedestrians
They could be coming towards you, or creeping right next to you
Make sure no pedestrians are in the crosswalk as you turn
It’s safe to check your phone at a stop light
When you’re driving it’s never safe to be distracted. At a stop light, watch for pedestrians who are trying to make the light and safely cross
When you’re driving, drive. Focus on the road for your protection and the protection of pedestrians
Talking and texting is a leading cause of distracted driving. Avoid the temptation and put away your phone when driving
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