11. Pedestrian crossing

1.Write the history Pedestrian Crossing?

 

The pedestrian crossing was instituted in Britain Americain 19351934. The roads were marked by dotted lines. On the pavement there were striped Belisha beacon light poles named after Britain’s Minister of transport L. Hore-Belisha.

 

The Zebra crossing with black and white stripes was developed after the First World WarSecond World War.

 

2. What are the measures a pedestrian must follow?

(i). Walk on any side of the road if there are footpaths. On roads without footpaths walk on your extremeright side left side facing the oncoming traffic.

 

(ii).  Use zebra crossing, foot over bridges & subways to cross the roads. Where such facilities are not available be extra cautious while crossing the road.

 

(iii). Children below 108years of age should cross the road with the help of elders.