This document provides safety tips for pedestrians, cyclists, and driving in hills. It advises pedestrians to use crosswalks, footbridges, and avoid shortcuts when crossing roads. Cyclists are told to obey traffic rules, wear bright clothing at night, and use the left side of the road. When driving in hills, it recommends driving slowly, avoiding distractions, not overtaking on turns, and checking your vehicle's brakes and tires before starting. Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers are all encouraged to exercise caution and follow safety procedures when using roads.

1. SafetyTips
For
Pedestrian
andCyclist
Unit 5
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2. Pedestrian
Pedestrian is the most important constituent of traffic, he
belongs to high risk group on road.
In order to remain safe from perils of road, pedestrians should
cultivate the habit of using road infrastructure in proper
manner..
Subways, Zebra Crossings, foot over bridges should be used to
cross the road.
Short cuts and easy options of crossing roads are dangerous
and should not be resorted to.
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3. Simple actions on road will keep you safe:
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 Walk with care and with all sense.
 Look towards oncoming traffic.
 Never assume driver has seen you when you are
about to cross the road, its your responsibility to
save yourself.
 Avoid crossing road where drivers may not be
able to see you.
 Wait for suitable gap in the traffic flow before
crossing the road.
 Never jump over the divider railings. You may
tumble on to the traffic.

4. Simple actions on road will keep you safe:
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 Always hold hands of children while
crossing the road.
 Avoid using roads for morning walks and
jogging.
 Take extra care if you have to cross the road
on or near a crest or curve.
 Avoid crossing road between parked cars.
 Crossing road by the shortest and most
direct route reduces your time on road.

5. Safer Cycling Tips
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 As bicycle is the most popular and widely
used non-motorized vehicle, a cyclist
should know the traffic rules.
 Almost 40 percent of injuries & fatalities of
cyclists happen to children below 16 years.
Always:
 Keep cycle in working condition. Check
brakes, tyre, air pressure, bell light and
chain before you ride it.

6. Safer Cycling Tips
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 Obey traffic signals. While taking turns
watch out for traffic and give signal by hand.
 Do not overload. Cycle is for one and
maximum for two.
 Move on the left side of the road.
 Avoid overtaking. Be in single file if the road
is narrow.
 No acrobatics on road, keep both hands on
the handle bar.

7. Safer Cycling Tips
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 If available use only cycle tracks.
 Remain constantly alert on the roads.
 Wear bright clothes and have bright light at
night.
 Use reflective tape on cycle.

8. Hill Driving
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 Hill driving is difficult task and should be
undertaken by experienced and apt drivers.
 Hill driving is different from driving in plain
areas due to complex topography.
 Roads are designed differently in hills.

9. Hill Driving
While driving on hill driver should take care about
following points:
 If you are not apt driver, do not drive on hilly
roads.
 Always follow the speed limits and reduce speed
turns.
 Always be attentive and avoid distractions like
stereos etc.
 Always give priority to uphill traffic by giving it
way.j
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10. Hill Driving
 Never drive in hills under the influence of alcohol.
 Do not overtake on turns, curves and bridges.
 Do not overload the vehicle.
 Avoid using clutch pedal at turns and hairpin
bends.
 Do not run vehicle on neutral while driving down
hill.
 Always blow horn on turns.
 Always check the vehicle specially brakes and tyres
before starting hill journey.
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