Pedestrian Crossing

Now it's probably pretty obvious that if you're near a pedestrian crossing you should use it. But did you know that not using it or crossing the road in the wrong way can land you with a fine? As Sarah reports, in some states thousands of people have been made to pay up for getting it wrong.

Questions

Do you know any road safety rules for pedestrians? Make a list before watching the Safe Crossings story.

1. Complete this sentence. Pedestrians are people who.......
2. What is an Audio Tactile Pedestrian Detector?
3. What is special about the Audio Tactile Pedestrian Detector?
4. Police can fine pedestrians if they cross the road in the wrong way. True or false?
5. Why is it important to stop, look, listen and think when you are crossing the road?
6. The road rules say you must use a pedestrian crossing if you...
     a. are 10 metres from the crossing
     b. are 20 metres from the crossing
     c. can see a crossing in the distance from where you are standing
7. What does the Greens politician in the story think about the current road safety laws for pedestrians?
8. Think of ways that the government could raise awareness about road safety laws for pedestrians.
9. Complete this sentence. Pedestrian crossings should be used because....