1. Welcome to the Pedestrian Safety Quiz!
Choose the BEST answer for the following situations.

2. You’ve studied long enough. Take a break and binge-watch some shows!
Pull an all-nighter and keep on studying for your exam tomorrow.
Tomorrow will be a long day! You have to walk to school, write an exam and will be coming home to loads of chores. You’ve been studying all day and it’s now 9PM. What are your plans for the evening?
Call it a day and go to sleep.

3. You’ve studied long enough. Take a break and binge-watch some shows!
This answer is: WRONG
You’ve studied long enough. Take a break and binge-watch some shows!

4. Pull an all-nighter and keep on studying for your exam tomorrow.
This answer is: WRONG
Pull an all-nighter and keep on studying for your exam tomorrow.

5. This answer is: CORRECT Call it a day and get some rest.
You have to wake up early and walk to school. If you had stayed up later/pulled an all-nighter, your lack of sleep would have been an impairment. When we don’t receive enough sleep, this impacts the cognitive abilities we need to stay alert while walking.

6. Go for it! You have enough time, that’s what the timer is for.
Look both ways to see if it’s safe to go. If there are no cars, run over to the other side.
You take a look at the clock and … you’re late for school! You approach an intersection with the timer already blinking. What should you do?
Wait for the next light.

7. This answer is: WRONG
Although there may be no cars on the road and you may get to class earlier, this decision may do more harm than good.
Look both ways to see if it’s safe to go. If there are no cars, run over to the other side.

8. Go for it! You have enough time, that’s what the timer is for.
This answer is: WRONG
It is illegal to step off the curb once the red timer comes on or once the hand is blinking. Whether you have 15 seconds or 5 seconds to cross the road, the risk is not worth it.
Go for it! You have enough time, that’s what the timer is for.

9. This answer is: CORRECT
Wait for the next light.
Though you may be running late, crossing the street when there’s a red light can lead to dangerous consequences.

10. Walk in the same direction as traffic.
You come across a street that has unpaved shoulders/no sidewalks. Which side should you walk on?
It doesn’t matter, as long as I walk as close to the curb as possible.
Walk in the opposite direction as traffic.
Walk in the same direction as traffic.

11. This answer is: CORRECT Walk in the opposite direction as traffic.
Walking against the traffic makes it easier for pedestrians to see any cars coming in that direction. This way pedestrians can act quickly and move out of the way.

12. Walk in the same direction as traffic.
This answer is: WRONG
Walk in the same direction as traffic.
Walking with traffic doesn’t allow you to quickly move over for cars coming by. It makes it hard for you to see the driver and for the driver to see you.

13. This answer is: WRONG
It doesn’t matter, as long as she walks as close to the curb as possible.
Though walking as close to the curb is right, the side you decide to walk on matters.

14. Go ahead and cross. The truck should yield to you.
The truck sees you, continue to walk ahead.
When crossing a road, a truck suddenly makes a turn. You know you have the right of way, what should you do?
Keep your distance and make eye contact with the driver.

15. Go ahead and cross. The truck should yield to you.
This answer is: WRONG
We should be aware of the space trucks need to turn, especially if they are large in size. Though pedestrians do have the right-of-way, it would be safer if we let the truck turn while keeping a safe distance.
Go ahead and cross. The truck should yield to you.

16. The truck sees you, continue to walk ahead.
This answer is: WRONG
Assuming the truck driver can see you can lead to a dangerous situation. It’s important to know that since truck drivers are higher above ground, they may not be able to see pedestrians.
The truck sees you, continue to walk ahead.

17. Keep your distance and make eye contact with the driver.
This answer is: CORRECT
When making eye contact, both the pedestrian and truck driver show that they see each other. This way, the truck driver will be able to let you cross before making their turn.
Keep your distance and make eye contact with the driver.

18. Your comfy black sweater and grey joggers.
Your matching dark blue windbreaker and joggers.
Your bright-colored windbreaker and reflective joggers.
You decide to go out for a late night jog. It’s chilly outside, what should you wear?

19. Your comfy black sweater and grey joggers.
This answer is: WRONG
Your comfy black sweater and grey joggers.
Wearing black at night time makes it harder for drivers to see you – especially in areas that have little to no lighting.

20. Your matching dark blue windbreaker and joggers.
This answer is: WRONG!
Your matching dark blue windbreaker and joggers.
Wearing dark colors without reflective strips will make it harder for drivers to
see you – especially in areas that have little to no lighting.

21. Your bright-colored windbreaker and reflective joggers.
This answer is: CORRECT
Wearing bright-colored and reflective clothing makes it easier for drivers to see you on the road. By wearing the right clothing, you lower the risk of being hit on the road.
Your
bright-colored windbreaker and reflective joggers.

22. The most important thing to remember as a pedestrian is…
Don’t be distracted and keep your eyes on the road.
Make sure that traffic has fully stopped and the walking signal is on before crossing an intersection.
The most important thing to remember as a pedestrian is…
Even if pedestrians have the right of way, we should constantly stay aware of oncoming traffic and our surroundings.
The answer is: ALL OF THE ABOVE. Click on each answer to see why.

23. Don’t be distracted and keep your eyes on the road.
This answer is: CORRECT
Don’t be distracted and keep your eyes on the road.
Once we step off the curb, it’s important to still keep an eye out for any cars or other pedestrians around.
Even if pedestrians have the right of way, we should constantly stay aware of oncoming traffic and our surroundings.

24. Make sure that traffic has fully stopped and the walking signal
This answer is: CORRECT
Make sure that traffic has fully stopped and the walking signal
is on before crossing an intersection.
It’s important to wait for both the walking signal and for traffic to be at a safe stop before crossing. This is to ensure our safety and to make sure there are no more cars passing by in our direction.

25. Don’t be distracted and keep your eyes on the road.
Just like driving, we shouldn’t be distracted while walking. You should be focused on where you’re walking and your surroundings.
If you’re listening to music, keep it at a low volume so you can still hear what’s around you. If you’re using your phone, be mindful of where you’re walking and when you use it.
This answer is: CORRECT
Don’t be distracted and keep your eyes on the road.
Don’t be distracted and keep your eyes on the road.

26. Streets are safer with smart pedestrians! Great job.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Streets are safer with smart pedestrians! Great job.