How to ensure your safety when you are walking on the road

According to the police data, 42% were pedestrians who died on Delhi roads in 2016. As per the Road Accidents in India-2016, 10.5% road users killed in road accidents were pedestrians. Though the fault has been attributed to mainly drivers, we need to take onus of our safety while walking on the roads. It is always a good idea to opt for Health insurance policy which keeps your medical & surgical costs covered after any accidents. Here are some walking safety rules to follow.

Walk on the Footpaths

Footpaths are meant for pedestrians - use them. You can use foot-over bridges or subways to avoid road congestion and fast moving traffic.

Walk Facing the Traffic

There could be places where footpaths are not available. When you walk on the side of the road, choose the side, so that you can face the traffic moving towards you. If there are two people who are walking past each other, the one facing the traffic should take the outer edge.

Cross at the Zebra When the Pedestrian Light is Green

Using a zebra crossing when the traffic light is green, keeps you safe. While crossing, look around and listen carefully to the traffic, so that you can rightly apprehend the moving vehicles.

Do Not Use Your Mobile When Walking on the Road

Using earphones, or mobiles, increases the incidences of road accidents, and the driver alone may not be responsible for it. While walking or crossing, keep the mobile phones at bay.