Foggy days are here once again and pedestrians on the road are the most vulnerable lot. According to advisory given in the Delhi Traffic Police website, pedestrians should take care of certain things in order to avoid accidents.
Pedestrians should: -
· Walk on pavements, not on the road.
· Walk facing the oncoming traffic when there are no pavements, so that you can see what is coming towards you.
· Ensure your visibility to vehicle drivers, especially at night. Wear light coloured clothes such as yellow and white, which are easier to see at night or pin reflectors to your clothes.
· Think ahead and plan the safest route to school, market, and your friend's homes.
· If you can walk but cannot run, make sure you carry a bright coloured walking stick when you cross the road so that drivers are careful and slow down.
· Follow the six-step crossing code whenever you have to cross the road:
1. THINK
What is a safe place to cross? Where can I see all the traffic properly? Make sure you are not hidden behind a parked car.
2. STOP
At the edge of the road where you have decided to cross.
3. LOOK & LISTEN
Look both ways, to see if there is any traffic coming.
4. WAIT
For all the traffic to pass, and for road to be clear.
5. CROSS
Walk straight across the road.
6. KEEP LOOKING & LISTENING
Keep looking in all directions as you cross the road until you get to the other side.

Motorists too should have a considerate and caring attitude towards pedestrians. Hence, as a vehicle driver one should always obey traffic rules, drive in a prescribed speed limit, and should avoid driving while you are drunk or under medication. Also be alert regarding pedestrians while taking turns, especially right turns at red lights.