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