![]() ![]() When dropping your child off from a vehicle, make sure he or she exits the vehicle on the right hand side onto the sidewalk or shoulder.Talk to your child regularly about pedestrian safety and help him or her develop the habit of walking safely when he or she is young.Make eye contact with drivers of stopped vehicles to be sure they are aware that you are crossing the street.If there are no sidewalks, pedestrians should walk facing traffic. When crossing at an intersection, pedestrians should check for vehicles turning the corner. Never run into the street always cross at the crosswalk or corner.Stop, and look left, right and left again before entering a roadway.Be a positive role model by following (and teaching your child) these rules of the road:.Set an example for safe pedestrian behavior.Hold your child's hand when walking along the street or in parking lots. Young children should never cross the street without an adult.Pedestrian Safety, Children Ages One to Four Years What can I do to keep my child safe as a pedestrian? ![]()
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