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At Howlett Clarke, we know the Highway Code and how it affects pedestrians involved in road traffic accidents. Have you been involved in such an accident or know anyone who has?
So you think you know the Highway Code?
Does it affect you when you are a pedestrian?”
Our Personal Injury Team challenges you to answer the following simple questions from the latest version of the Highway Code:
1. The Highway Code states that young children should not be out alone on the pavement or road. When taking children out what should you do?
2.
When pushing a young child on a buggy what should you not do when seeing if it is clear to cross?
3.
On organised walks which side of the road should large groups of people walking together keep if no pavement is available: right or left?
4.
On organised walks with large groups of people walking
together what does the Highway Code say you should do in the dark?
5.
Who or what may cross using a Toucan crossing?
6.
The Highway Code lists five situations needing extra care if you are a pedestrian. What are they?
7.
What is the maximum speed allowed for powered wheelchairs and scooters on pavements or pedestrian areas?
8.
8. Safe driving and riding needs concentration. You must avoid distractions when driving or riding. The Highway Code lists six examples. Can you guess what they are?
How
did you do? You will find the answers below;
Answers
1.
Keep between them and the traffic; hold their hands firmly; strap very young children into push-chairs or use reins. (See rule 4)
2.
Do not push the buggy into the road when checking to see if it is clear to cross, particularly from between parked vehicles. (See rule 4)
3.
They should keep to the left. (See rule 5)
4.
Look-outs should be positioned at the front and back of the group; they should wear reflective clothes in the dark. At night, the look-out in front should show a white light. The one at the back should show a red light. People on the outside of large groups should also carry lights and wear reflective clothing. (See rule 5)
5.
Cyclists and pedestrians (See rule 25)
Toucan crossings are light-controlled which allow cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space and cross at the same time. They are push-button operated. Pedestrians and cyclists will see the green signal together. Cyclists are permitted to ride across.
6.
Emergency vehicles, buses, tramways, railway level crossings, street and pavement repairs (See rules 31 – 35
7.
4 mph (6km/h) (See rule 39)
8.
Loud music (this may mask other sounds);
Trying to read maps,
Inserting a CD or tuning a radio,
Arguing with your passengers or other road users,
Eating and drinking,
Smoking (See rule 148) |
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