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All You Need to Know About Pedestrian Crossings miDrive
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http://www.midrive.com • In this video we take you through the various different types of pedestrian crossings you'll come across whilst driving, and how to deal with them. • As always, you can check our resource library for more details: • http://resources.midrive.com/pedestri... • ================================================ • About Pedestrian Crossings (via Wiki) • A pedestrian crossing or crosswalk is a designated point on a road at which some means are employed to assist pedestrians wishing to cross. They are designed to keep pedestrians together where they can be seen by motorists, and where they can cross most safely across the flow of 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 (such as in shopping areas) or where vulnerable road users (such as school children) 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. • Signalised pedestrian crossings clearly separate when each type of traffic (pedestrians or road vehicles) can use the crossing. Unsignalized crossings generally assist pedestrians, and usually prioritise pedestrians, depending on the locality. What appear to be just pedestrian crossings can also be created largely as a traffic calming technique, especially when combined with other features like pedestrian priority, refuge islands, or raised surfaces. • ================================================ • Transcript • All You Need to Know about Pedestrian Crossings • School Crossing • These are found in the areas surrounding schools, and are manned by crossing patrol officers. As you approach them, drive carefully and slowly, paying attention for children emerging from obscured areas. • Zebra Crossing • Identified by black and white road markings, amber flashing beacons and zig-zag road markings, keep an eye out for pedestrians waiting to cross as you approach. Only pass if you are sure no-one intends to cross. • Pelican Crossing • These crossings feature a pedestrian-controlled push button, notifying the traffic lights that there is someone waiting to cross. As you approach, keep an eye out for pedestrians and follow usual rules for traffic lights. • Puffin Crossing • A more advanced version of the pelican crossing, puffin crossings come equipped with sensors that monitor whether pedestrians have crossed the road prematurely or have moved away from the crossing. • Toucan Crossing • So called because two can cross, toucan crossings allow both cyclists and pedestrians to pass at the same time. They are twice as wide as puffin and pelican crossings so are easily spotted. • Pegasus Crossing • These magical-sounding crossings are rare, and are equivalent to toucan crossings...if the cyclists were on horseback instead. The main difference is that the control panel is positioned high enough for horse riders to reach.
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