Staying safe while out walking

• plan your walking routes
• avoid busy roads, if possible
• choose a place to cross the road where you can clearly see it is safe to cross
• walk the extra distance to use a pedestrian crossing, traffic island, pedestrian lights or overhead bridge, if available
• walk on the far right-hand side of the road facing oncoming traffic, when there is no footpath.

Before you cross the road:

• unplug your earphones and put away your phone
• avoid crossing between parked cars or at the front or back of buses and large vehicles
• at intersections, check for turning vehicles before you leave the kerb
• look out before you step out.

Using pedestrians crossings

• stop at the kerb until cars have completely stopped, as drivers don't always see you
• try and make eye contact with the driver before you cross, so you know they have seen you
• when safe, promptly walk across the road, continually scanning and listening for oncoming traffic.

Walking with friends

Help keep yourself and your friend safe by:

• focusing on your surroundings
• acting safely on and near roads.

Download the Walking to School Safely pdf to share with your school community