WALKING SAFELY - I

(Traffic rule awareness)

By now you have started walking and enjoying it too. you are doing it by just stepping out of your home. If that is within city or a town roads and walkways you should make it a point to follow the traffic rules. There are few rules to follow for a safe and enjoyable walk.

I am giving below the basic golden tips for road safety

1. Stop, look, listen and think before crossing roads.
2. Cross the road at pedestrian crossing/ zebra crossing or at a location from where you will have clear view of traffic.
3. Make eye contract with drivers,
4. Wear bright colored/reflective clothing to be visible to motorists. Orange and yellow are the most visible.
5. Never take a chance while crossing busy road.
6. Stick to pedestrian walkways/pavement facing traffic whenever possible.
7. Obey all road signs/traffic signals.
8. Avoid heavy traffic/congested area.
9. Carry some personal identification in case of any accident.
10 Visit local libraries, information centers to get knowledge about local traffic rules information about walking routes, clubs and regulations on walking.

You can come up with additional points on traffic rule awareness . The rules are to be honored and followed with right earnest to make walking and driving is mutually enjoyable and fun to carry out.

Walking is a real fun and healthy if it is done in healthier way.