Often you can observe the following situation: cars rush along the road, and some old woman cleverly maneuvers between them. Motorists honk at her, but Granny continues with her enviable persistence to follow her own path.
And this despite the fact that there is a pedestrian crossing literally five meters away. Okay, grandmothers, old age, excusably strange behavior. But when mothers with children behave like this, there is something to be afraid of.
How to cross the road by the rules? Let’s talk about this.
Pedestrian crossings
Dear pedestrians, let us remember: there are different crossings. There are adjustable, but there are unregulated.
How they differ, everyone knows. Adjustable ones on which the traffic light is installed. And an unregulated transition cannot boast of its presence.
What are the crosswalk rules for a pedestrian? If we are talking about a transition equipped with a traffic light, then we are moving only to the green light. Yes, there are all kinds of cases: we are in a hurry and the red light is on, but there are no cars at all in the distance. And yet, you never know what. Why risk your own life? Save a minute and earn long-term treatment. Best case scenario.
And if there is no traffic light, then what about? Make sure that the cars are far away from the crossing. And do not pose a danger to you. And only after that start the movement.
No need to crawl under the wheels of a car, citing the fact that there is a pedestrian crossing. The driver is obliged to skip and point. Obliged - this is understandable. But he will not have time to slow down only if the pedestrian rushes right under the wheels. And such an irresponsible comrade risks not only losing his life himself. Also, the driver will be imprisoned because of him.
Underpasses
How to cross the road in the presence of such a transition? Everything is simple. Go down into it, go through the illuminated tunnel and find yourself on the other side of the street.
Please do not run across the road, ignoring the "subway", no matter how you rush. We have one life, and we should not risk it so thoughtlessly.
No transition
We understood the rules for crossing a pedestrian crossing for a pedestrian. But what if there is none?
What do traffic rules tell us ? Referring to paragraph 4.3, we can say with confidence: if there is no pedestrian crossing, then a person must cross the road at intersections. And move along the lines of the sidewalk or roadsides.
Why at the crossroads? Why can't you just take and cross the road? Everything is simple. Before turning there is a speed drop. Otherwise, the car runs the risk of not fitting into this turn. Seeing the pedestrian, the driver can easily skip it.
But, after the turn is completed, the car picks up speed. And accordingly, its braking distance becomes large. If there is a pedestrian on the road, the driver of the vehicle may not have time to miss it.
Neither one nor the other
How to cross the road if there is no crossing and intersection? Here is an extract from the rules of the road:
If there is no crossing or intersection in the visibility zone, it is allowed to cross the road at right angles to the edge of the carriageway in areas without a dividing strip and fences where it is clearly visible in both directions.
That is, if a pedestrian sees a black and white low fence on the road, do not jump over it. This is the fence.
It is forbidden to cross the white dividing strip.
Look carefully left and right. Make sure there are no cars nearby. And only after that start the movement.
We teach children to cross the road with two-way traffic
How to explain to children how to cross the road? What does the child need to know? Let's write down the points for the rules of behavior of a tomboy on the road:
- Stop at the edge of the sidewalk.
- What is the road in front of you? If it is with two-way traffic, then be sure to look left and right.
- No cars in sight? Start the movement.
- Never cross the road to a red light! Even if all your friends ran through it, wait for the green. Do not give in to the herd feeling and do not be afraid of what the comrades will say. Better think about how upset mom if you get under the car.
- Did the green light come on? Cross the road, after making sure that all the cars are standing. And you are not rushing any scorcher who does not follow the rules of the road.
- Do not run across the road. You need to cross it quickly, but not on the run.
- Reached the middle? Look to the right if there are any cars near you. And if they are, then stop. Let them pass by.
- Only after the cars have passed, and they are not nearby, continue driving.
- You can’t back off, reaching the middle of the road. Behind you may be a car that you will not notice. And you can’t run forward. Do as indicated in the previous subparagraph.
- When crossing a two-way road, always look left first. And only then to the right.
Now let's talk about a one-way road
How to cross the road - for children it is imperative to know. We talked about two-way traffic above. Now we will write down the instructions for crossing a one-way road:
- Going to the edge of the sidewalk, look in the direction where the cars are coming from.
- If the transport is far enough away from you, start driving.
- Remember that you can’t stop in the middle of the road, as in the case of a two-way road crossing.
- Cross the road quickly, but not on the run.
- Do not forget to look in the direction from which the cars are moving.
There are no particular difficulties, as we see. You only need to carefully monitor the movement of cars before you begin to cross the road.
Cross the road bypassing a bus or tram
How to cross the road, getting off the bus? Since childhood, we have been taught that the bus is bypassed from behind, and the tram is in front. But is it? And what do modern traffic rules say in this regard?
As soon as we got off the bus or tram, it is advisable to stay at the bus stop. Wait for the vehicle to move away from it. And only after that, looking left and right and making sure that there are no other vehicles in the vicinity, we begin to move.
It is highly recommended that you reach the nearest regulated or unregulated transition. And we already know how to cross the road along it.
We cross the road with a child
Is it possible to cross the road outside the pedestrian crossing? We have already talked about this above. If the crossing is a few meters away, and an adult with a child or a simple pedestrian climb under the wheels of a car, this is strange, at least.
How to cross the road with a child? Consider two options, the most common:
- The child is an adult and walks on his own.
- The kid is in a stroller.
In the first case, we take the child by the hand. And we hold it very tightly, for it is known that children can break out at the most inopportune moment. Before proceeding with the transition, it will be useful to tell the child to behave well. Like, now we’ll cross the road, I will let you go. In the meantime, behave yourself, do not indulge.
If we have an adjustable transition, we wait for the green traffic light. We make sure that the drivers have stopped, and no car is rushing towards us. And with a quick step we move to the opposite side.
How to safely cross the road at an unregulated crossing, we know. How to do this while being with a child? Just like with the traffic light. Hold the child tightly by the hand, make sure that the cars are far away and quickly cross the road.
What if we need to cross the road with a stroller? It is advisable to take the child in his arms. With one hand we hold the baby, the second we carry the stroller. Otherwise, the principle of action is the same as in the cases described above.
Cross the road with a dog
It would seem, why put this topic in a separate subtitle? Here, and so everything is clear.
Someone understands, but it’s only scary to watch the owner walking across the road. And behind him, without a leash, a hefty dog drags. Or mince some trifle like a chihuahua. Alas, this has to be observed. And if a large dog is still able to survive after some scorcher knocks it over, then only a pool of blood will remain from the small one. At the moment smeared on the road.
How to cross the road with a dog? If you have a representative of a large breed, then you definitely need to take your pet on a short leash. The animal should go at the owner’s foot, but not pull it forward and not lag behind.
The rules for crossing the road are described above. Are you convinced that there are no cars and the green light is on at the traffic lights? Then start the movement. Cross the road at an unregulated crossing? The rules for its passage are described above.
If the dog is small, it is better to pick it up in your arms. Calmer for both the owner and the driver of the vehicle. Let's say more: a small animal can not always be seen close.
Do not want to pick up? Then we fasten the doggie on a leash and transfer across the road in the same way as a large favorite. That is, on a short leash.
And it is not necessary to assert that "my dog is smart, understands everything and will not get under the car." The dog is smart, only soulless drivers are now more and more common on the roads. How many cases when an animal is knocked down and left to die. They won’t even take them to the veterinary clinic, they will immediately disappear from the scene.
Or vice versa, a conscientious driver will come across. How does it feel to him that he brought down an animal? Well, if the dog can be saved, and if not? A person will experience no less than the owner. Therefore, it is not necessary to risk once again.
Conclusion
In the article, we examined several points:
- How to cross the road at an unregulated intersection.
- How to cross an unregulated transition.
- How to cross the road at a traffic light.
- How to explain to children the rules for crossing the road.
- How to cross the road with children and dogs.
Observing the rules set forth in the article, you will not become a victim of an accident.