Tips for pedestrians to cross the road safely

With pedestrian deaths by vehicle climbing at a record rate, authorities offered safety tips for both drivers and walkers.

For drivers:

▪ Don’t assume the pedestrian won’t step off the curb in front of you.

▪ Slow down and cover the break when approaching an intersection.

▪ Scan the intersection looking for pedestrians, especially in high-volume pedestrian areas like bus stops and apartment complexes.

▪ Yield to people in crosswalks.

▪ Always look for pedestrians and bicyclists before turning, backing up and when driving at night.

For pedestrians:

▪ Make eye contact with drivers who are getting ready to turn before you cross the street.

▪ Don’t assume the driver actually sees you.

▪ Cross in the crosswalks.

▪ If getting off a bus, take the time to walk to the nearest crosswalk

▪ Always walk on the sidewalk or if there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the road as possible.

This story was originally published April 13, 2017 at 9:57 AM with the headline "Tips for pedestrians to cross the road safely."