by Harold Villegas
It may look
normal and regular crosswalks to you, but it has the power and responsibility
for our street and road safety as a pedestrians.
Before anything
else let me give you a brief and concise view of what is Pedestrian Lane or
internationally known as crosswalks. It is a place designated for pedestrians –
us, to cross the road. Crosswalks are designed to keep pedestrians together
where they can be seen by motorists, and where they can cross safely through
vehicular traffic.
Marked
pedestrian crossings are often found at intersections, but may also be at other
points on busy roads that would otherwise be too unsafe to cross without
assistance due to vehicle numbers, speed or road widths. They are also commonly
installed where large numbers of pedestrians are attempting to cross or where
vulnerable road users regularly cross. Rules govern usage of the pedestrian
crossings to ensure safety; for example, in some areas, the pedestrian must be
more than halfway across the crosswalk before the driver proceeds.
According to
Driving School Beckenham, there are about 6 different pedestrian lanes or cross
walks worldwide, but in the Philippines we only use two.
Though they have
the same use, they have different meanings. The standard crosswalks are located
at intersections, while a continental crosswalk is highly more visible and
designed to avoid wheel paths.
Whatever the
design is, it’s still the safest way to cross the road. Just make sure to
remember that the colors are strictly monochrome, and its location. Better safe
than sorry, right?
Source: Driving School Beckenham
UK, Wikipedia, San Franciso Road Administration
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