The rules of conduct on the road must be clearly known to both drivers and pedestrians. Failure to comply with established standards can lead to very sad consequences. Most of the accidents occur precisely because the pedestrian did not know the precautions or the motorist decided that the laws were not written for him. As a result, due to haste or simple negligence, all road users suffer.
Rules for pedestrians on the road
There are a number of rules, following which you can protect yourself while crossing the road. Consider different cases.
Dark time of the day
First of all, it is worth remembering the fact that at night the driver can notice a pedestrian no more than 10-15 meters away. Taking into account the fact that a moving car cannot make an instant stop, its braking distance will be about 20 meters. Having made simple calculations, one can come to the logical conclusion that in such a situation an accident is inevitable. Therefore, it is recommended to make sure that the driver really noticed you and began to slow down. Remember also that the person sitting behinddriving, may panic and lose control of the vehicle. Therefore, you should start crossing the road at night only after the car has completely stopped.
Unregulated transition
The rules of conduct on the road include a section on crossing the carriageway in unregulated sections.
- Go to the edge of the sidewalk and stop, signaling to motorists that you intend to cross the road.
- Pay attention to whether there is a safety island on the roadway.
- Wait for all vehicles within 40 meters of you to stop or pass.
- The rules of conduct for schoolchildren on the road, as well as for all other road users, require full vigilance. Therefore, look around a few times and make sure that the roadway is free for movement.
- When you reach the island, stop and assess the situation.
- If it is possible to cross the remaining section of the road, follow the steps above.
- If the traffic is too heavy or drivers don't stop, step carefully onto the road. In this situation, the driver moving in the lane closest to you will be forced to stop. It is very important to only step on the roadway, and not start the transition. In some situations, the driver cannot stop if another car is moving dangerously close behind him.
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The rules of pedestrian behavior on the road contain recommendations for crossing in a regulated area. It is important to remember that even if the owner of the vehicle is categorically wrong and moves in violation of all traffic rules, this does not mean that you need to crawl under the wheels of the car. Better not risk your life to prove yourself right.
When crossing the road at a regulated intersection, it is recommended:
- Pay attention to whether there are "reckless drivers", "pilots" and other irresponsible drivers among the road users.
- Cross only in the designated area.
- Do not cross the roadway on a flashing green, and even more so on a yellow or red light.
Outside the crosswalk
When studying the rules of behavior on the road, it is worth considering the possibility of crossing outside pedestrian zones. In case the nearest regulated zone is very far away, you can cross the road by following some rules.
- Never stop in the middle of the road.
- Staying on the sidewalk, walk to the edge and let drivers know you intend to move.
- Look around and assess the situation.
- Wait for all vehicles within 60 meters or more to come to a complete stop.
- Start moving.
Remember that even if a car starts to slow down in the lane closest to you, there is a possibility that cars moving behind it or next to it are out of your areavisibility. Therefore, you should move carefully, constantly looking around.
Pen alties
The rules of safe behavior on the road must be observed by everyone. Previously, only drivers of vehicles were fined for violations, and pedestrians were not punished in any way. Today, the situation has changed, and now walking people are also responsible for such violations. If you cross the road in the wrong place or at a red light, then you can be fined in the amount of 500 rubles or more.
Railway Rules
During the summer season, a huge number of people use rail transport. The main cause of injuries to children and adults at this time of the year is precisely the non-compliance with the rules of behavior on the railway. Because of the fear of missing the train, some take risks: crossing the tracks under the platform, jumping into a moving train, etc.
Basic rules of behavior on the railway include the following points.
- You can only cross paths in specially designated places.
- Crawling under the wagons is strictly prohibited. This includes climbing over automatic couplers.
- Don't jump on a moving train.
- It is forbidden to hold the doors and interfere with their automatic closing.
- Children should not play on the platform or on the train tracks.
- While on the train, it is forbidden to stick outhead or hands in windows.
- You can get out of the car only after the train has completely stopped and only from the side of the boarding platform.
- It is forbidden to cross the tracks in front of the moving train.
It is worth considering that a moving train cannot stop instantly, as its speed only seems to be small. In fact, modern trains can move quite fast, up to 120 km/h. Thus, having slowed down, such a train will still move by inertia for quite a long distance.
Never stand close to the edge of the platform. First, you can accidentally trip and fall on the tracks right in front of a moving train. Secondly, you run the risk of getting into a strong air flow that is created during the passage of two oncoming trains. Its power is so strong that it can easily pull a person into an air funnel and throw it under a train.
The rules of conduct on the road near the railway tracks also apply to drivers who are prohibited from crossing the railway in places that are not allowed and not equipped for this. Motorists are strictly prohibited from moving after the warning light has come on.
Children on the road
Little children are not always attentive next to the roadway, so parents are obliged to clearly and clearly explain to the kids how to behave when crossing the road. If special seminars are not held at school or kindergarten, at which young pedestrians are toldrules of behavior of children on the road, then you should pay special attention to this issue.
Warn your child that, even when crossing the roadway by the hand with an adult, he should still look around. It should also be explained that the road or train tracks are not a place to play.
For easier assimilation of the material, you can make special cards, which will depict correct and incorrect situations. You can arrange a game exam for your child, in which he will answer questions related to crossing the road. Have him draw a traffic light or other warning signs.
And, of course, remember that you are an example for a child, so do not break the rules, and let your baby see how to act.
Most schools and other educational institutions hold special classes on this topic every year. At the seminars there is also the topic "Rules of conduct for students on the roads" for older children.
In conclusion
Thousands of people die every year on the roads. It would seem that there is nothing complicated in the elementary rules, but, alas, the majority prefers to ignore them. Not only drivers, but also pedestrians are increasingly neglecting safety precautions, endangering not only their lives, but also the he alth of others. By slipping through a red light, you could be the one responsible for a terrible tragedy and destroy your future forever. It doesn't matter what brand of car the driver has or what positionis occupied by a pedestrian - everyone is equal on the road. Only by respecting each other, observing the simple rules of behavior while driving on the roadway, we can protect ourselves and loved ones.
