It is important for all pedestrians to make sure that they stay as safe as possible on the road. How can everyone stay safe?  

During this time of year, there are lots of pedestrians that want to stay out late at night and enjoy the late sunset. At the same time, it is important to stay safe. Cars can seemingly come out of nowhere from time to time and even a minor car accident instantly becomes serious when there are pedestrians involved. For this reason, all pedestrians need to think about how they are going to stay safe on the road. There are a few key points to keep in mind.

First, all pedestrians need to make sure they walk toward oncoming traffic. This is different from bikers who are supposed to bike with traffic. While this might sound a bit unusual, it is actually important for pedestrians to walk toward oncoming traffic because this allows them to see cars that are coming towards them and also makes it easy for cars to spot pedestrians. Therefore, when walking down the street, all pedestrians should make sure that they can see the lights of cars as they come toward them. This will let them know that they are on the right side of the road.

Second, pedestrians need to make sure that they wear clothing that is brightly colored. This will make it easier for cars to spot them. Particularly after the sun goes down, any pedestrian who is are dressed in dark blue or black is going to be hard to spot. This makes it more likely that drivers might not even see pedestrians, increasing the chances of them hitting them. For drivers who are distracted by a small child in the car seat, this is even more likely Some of the injuries that pedestrians might suffer if they are struck by a car include bone fractures, spinal cord injuries, and even a brain injury. Some of these could end up requiring emergency surgery. For this reason, anyone who has suffered pedestrian injuries needs to seek medical care as quickly as possible. Then, remember that there are trained legal professionals who are willing to lend a helping hand as well.

Pedestrians also need to make sure that they limit their drinking when they’re outside. While nobody should ever drink and drive, it is also important to pedestrians to make sure that they are able to walk safely. Pedestrians who are under the influence of alcohol might have trouble walking in a straight line. As a result, they might have trouble moving out of the way of cars as they approach. In this manner, pedestrians might not be able to take evasive action when required. This only increases the chances of getting struck by a car. Therefore, anyone who is going out for a night on the town to try to keep their drinking in check.

These are just a few of the most important points that everyone should keep in mind when it comes to pedestrian safety. It is just as important to think about pedestrian safety as it is to think about car safety. Pedestrians who take the time to think about their safety are going to help drivers as well. Everyone deserves to be able to stay safe when they are enjoying a night out on the town. Keep these tips in mind and everyone should be able to remain happy and healthy during the summer.