Walkers and cyclists, take extra steps to be seen at dusk and dark:
- Cross at well-lit crosswalks, wait for the walk signal at stoplights, and make sure vehicles stop before you start to cross. Continue to look both ways as you cross the street.
- On the sidewalk, watch for cars pulling in and out of driveways.
- Remember that just because you can easily see a driver, that driver may not see you. Drivers have lights from the dashboard, headlights pointed their way, and reflections from the car mirrors that keep them from seeing as well as you do as a pedestrian.
- Wear reflective clothing or clip something reflective to your backpack. Even better, add a blinking light and carry a flashlight. Cyclists turn on your front and back lights on the way to and from school.
- Avoid distraction: put your phone and headphones in your pocket. Keep your hood off so you can look around. Be predictable.