Pedestrian Safety Flashcards

What is the 'safe system' approach to pedestrian safety in Singapore?

Answer: Designing roads, speeds, and infrastructure so that mistakes do not result in fatal outcomes

The safe system approach designs the road environment (speeds, crossings, barriers) so that when human errors occur, the outcome is not death or serious injury.

You are making a left turn and notice a pedestrian about to cross the road you are turning into, but they have not yet stepped off the kerb. What should you do?

Answer: Slow down and be prepared to give way if they step onto the crossing

Even if the pedestrian has not yet stepped off the kerb, you should be prepared to give way. They may step onto the road as you turn.

When driving through an HDB estate, why are speed humps installed?

Answer: To slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety in residential areas

Speed humps in HDB estates are traffic calming measures designed to slow vehicles and reduce the risk of pedestrian accidents in areas with high foot traffic.

What should you do when you see a 'Pedestrians Ahead' warning sign?

Answer: Slow down and be especially alert for pedestrians crossing or near the road

The 'Pedestrians Ahead' sign warns you to slow down and be prepared for pedestrians who may be on or near the road.

At a pelican crossing, the red light stops traffic. What must drivers do?

Answer: Wait until all phases complete — red, flashing amber, then green

At a pelican crossing, you stop on red, and after the red comes a flashing amber (proceed if clear), then green. You must wait through all phases.

Why is it dangerous to overtake near a pedestrian crossing?

Answer: The overtaken vehicle may be stopping for a pedestrian you cannot see

The vehicle you are overtaking may be slowing or stopping for a pedestrian. If you overtake, you may not see the pedestrian and could hit them.