Buses

If you are waiting for a public bus or a school bus, wait at the bus stop, and stand well back from the curb.

• When you get off the public bus or the school bus, you need to take (five giant steps) straight out of the bus door. There are danger zones near all buses and the driver can not always see you. You should never cross the street in front of a bus.

• Wait for the bus to pull away so you have a clear view of the street.

• Cross at the traffic lights or street corner, and wait for the light to turn green or for the WALK crossing signal.

Trains

If you take the train, you may need to take an escalator to the subway platform.

• Strollers and prams should never be used on an escalator.

• Very small children should be carried on the escalator with the person carrying the child holding on to the handrail.

• Young children should always have an adult or older child hold their hand.

• Young children should not hold the handrail, because they are not tall enough to reach it safely and may get their small fingers stuck in the moving belt.

Train Crossings

This sign means you are coming to a railroad crossing. Look both ways and listen carefully to be sure a train is not coming from either direction before crossing the tracks.

Many railroad crossings have a gate with flashing lights that close when a train is coming.

• NEVER go around a closed railroad gate.
• NEVER try to get across the track before the train gets there.
• NEVER place anything across or on the tracks.

You should not try to cycle, in-line skate or run when crossing tracks.
Trains are very large and heavy, and take a long time to stop.
Sometimes another train may be coming from the opposite direction. You might not notice the second train because of the noise from the first train. TAKE CARE.

When walking to and from the bus stop or the train station. It is important to look carefully to the

before you cross the street. If you must walk through parked traffic, stop and look carefully before stepping out from between vehicles. Don't run across the street or through a car park. When you are walking in these areas, you need to give your full attention to buses, cars, trucks and other pedestrians.

At busy intersections there may be lines on the road called a crosswalk for you to walk between. There may also be special signals to tell you it is okay to cross the street.

These are the WALK signal or a picture of a person walking.

• This flashing "DON'T WALK" signal means to use caution:
• If you are in the street, finish crossing the street.
  If you have not started crossing the street, stay on the curb

Bike riding and skating along the side of the road is dangerous. Many cities and towns provide bike trails and areas for in-line skating. Besides your yard, these are the safest areas for you to bicycle and skate since there are no vehicles allowed there.All people are required to wear a helmet when bicycling or in-line skating. A helmet will not protect you if it doesn't fit properly or is not used correctly:

• Your helmet should fit your head.

• The helmet should sit on top of your head, with the bottom two finger widths above your eyebrows.

• The strap should be fastened with room for only one finger inside the strap.

• And if your helmet has been in an accident, it should be replaced. There could be damage to the helmet that isn't visable.

• Helmets come in all sorts of styles and colors.

Safe Bicycling

• During the day, wear light colored or bright colored clothing so you can be seen.

• At night, you should wear light colored and reflective clothing.

• You should also have lights and reflectors on your bike.

• Make sure that your bike is in good condition.

In-Line Skating

At all times you should wear the following;

• Knee pads
• Elbow pads, and
• Wrist guards.

Do you know what the following signs mean?

You may think you don't need to know what these traffic signals and signs mean because you don't drive. But if you walk or ride your bicycle on a road near your home, you need to know what they mean. People who ride bicycles or in-line skate at the side of the road must obey traffic signals, signs and laws. There are also laws people who walk on the side of the road must obey. Knowing what these signals and signs mean and obeying them will help to keep you safe when you walk, ride your bike or in-line skate near a roadway.

Do you know what these traffic signs and signals mean?