Crossing the road

Follow the do's and don'ts below to make sure you cross the road safely.

Do's: Do look for a safe place to cross.; Do stop and wait near the edge of the path. If there is no path, stand close to the edge of the road.; Do look right and left and listen for traffic.; Do let any traffic coming in either direction pass, then look right and left again.; Do walk briskly straight across the road when it is clear.; Do continue to watch and listen for traffic while crossing.

Don'ts: Don't cross at a corner or bend in the road.; Don’t cross near the brow of a hill.; Don’t cross near or at parked vehicles.; Don’t cross where there are guard rails along the footpath.; Don’t hold onto or climb onto moving vehicles; Don’t run across the road.