Share the Road
There are laws regulating the actions of motorists and pedestrians in many states, including Pennsylvania. Understanding and enforcing driver-pedestrian rules is a key in successfully qualifying for a PA state driver’s license:
- Responsible drivers slow down when passing pedestrians
- When approaching pedestrians safety and courtesy are rules of the road
- Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
- Pedestrians and automobiles always share the road
Pedestrians have shared responsibilities to insure a safe and pleasurable walk:
- Always make sure incoming traffic is a safe distance away before crossing the street
- Cross the street at intersections, in crosswalks, or from street corners
- Always use the sidewalk or shoulder of the road
- Always yield right of way to emergency vehicles
- Obey school crossing guards and traffic lights
- Only walk when the walk message is visible
- Always make sure the driver sees you before entering the street