Pedestrian Safety Flashcards

What is a 'Silver Zone' in Singapore?

Answer: An enhanced safety zone with slower speeds for areas with many elderly residents

Silver Zones are implemented in areas with many elderly residents. They feature lower speed limits, enhanced road markings, and traffic calming measures.

When driving through a residential estate, why should you be extra vigilant?

Answer: Children may run onto the road unexpectedly

Residential areas have many potential hazards including children playing, elderly residents walking, and vehicles reversing from driveways.

You notice a visually impaired person with a guide dog near a crossing. What should you do?

Answer: Stop and give them plenty of time and space to cross

Give visually impaired pedestrians extra time and space. Do not honk or rev your engine as it may confuse or startle the guide dog.

At a pedestrian crossing, the green man has just turned to flashing green. What should drivers expect?

Answer: Some pedestrians may still be on the crossing and need to finish crossing

During the flashing green man phase, some pedestrians (especially elderly or disabled individuals) may still be finishing their crossing. Drivers must be patient.

What precaution should you take when opening your car door on a roadside?

Answer: Check your mirror and look behind for pedestrians and cyclists before opening

Always check your mirrors and look behind before opening your car door. The 'Dutch reach' method (using the far hand to open) forces you to turn and look.

When driving past a playground or park, what should you be particularly alert for?

Answer: Children who may chase a ball or run onto the road suddenly

Children near playgrounds can be unpredictable. They may run onto the road chasing a ball or playing without looking for traffic.