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## You as a Pedestrian 

As drivers, we must watch out for pedestrians on the roadway. In cities, about two of every five persons killed by motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians; in rural areas, the rate is about one of every 10. Most of the pedestrians killed are children, elderly persons or those who have been drinking alcoholic beverages. When you are a pedestrian, do all you can to make yourself visible and to help drivers to prevent crashes. 

## Pedestrians should always: 

• Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic; 

• Wear or carry something white — do not assume that drivers can see you; 

• Do everything you can to make yourself visible to drivers; 

• Be ready to move out of the way in case a driver cannot see you; and 

• At night, remember that it is more difficult for drivers to see you — use a flashlight. 

## Trucks and Other Vehicles 

## It is more difficult to drive a large truck than a passenger car for the following reasons: 

• Heavy trucks cannot gain speed as quickly as cars, especially while traveling uphill. However, because of its large size, a tractor-trailer often appears to be traveling at a slower speed than it is; 

• Large trucks require additional turning room because their rear wheels do not follow the path of their front wheels. When following a tractor-trailer, observe its turn signals before trying to pass. If it appears to be starting a left turn, check to see which way the driver is signaling before you attempt to pass; and 

• Truck brakes create heat when the truck is traveling downhill. This condition requires additional stopping distance for the truck. 

When driving beside large trucks or any large vehicle, the wind currents created by the larger vehicle may affect your steering. Give the truck plenty of room. When following large trucks, your vision may be blocked. Use caution while attempting to pass these vehicles. 

## No-Zones 

Many motorists falsely assume that truckers can see the road better because they sit twice as high as the driver of a car. However, truckers still have serious blind spots or NO-ZONES into which a car can disappear from view  — up to 

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