Handy tips for pedestrian safety

A pedestrian was hit in Bethesda this morning, extending a dangerous run of incidents where drivers hit pedestrians in Montgomery County. To try to stem the tide, Twitter users have been enumerating handy tips for pedestrians to stay safe.

View the story “Twitter users give pedestrian safety tips” on StorifyTwitter users give pedestrian safety tipsStorified by Grtr Grtr Washington· Tue, Mar 26 2013 07:49:23Don’t get hit by a car. Think of how the promising young life of the driver could be ruined #pedestriansafetytipsDarren BuckIf you are hit by a car, be considerate & get out of the way as quickly as possible, so as not to impede traffic #pedestriansafetytips Darren BuckDon’t expect a quick investigation of your ped crash. The police may be stuck in traffic due to too many pedestrians. #pedestriansafetytips Pedestrian ErrorDon’t walk in daylight because sun can get in drivers’ eyes. Don’t walk at night because it’s too dark to see you. #pedestriansafetytipsBen Schonberger#pedestriansafetytips Form a marching band with friends and coworkers. Obtain a parade permit for your commute.Emily#pedestriansafetytips Trust engineers and cross only where they painted a crosswalk. They know conditions on your street better than you 1/2Pedestrian Error#pedestriansafetytips Wear highly reflective clothing & blinking lights. To be extra noticeable, wear a windshield and four tires too.EmilyUse caution on sidewalks. Cars may spontaneously jump up on them through no fault of their operators. #pedestriansafetytips Pedestrian ErrorIn Yellowstone traffic always stops for bison herds. Ride a bison everywhere you go. #pedestriansafetytips Maria#pedestriansafetytips Read up on the traffic laws of your town/state, so you know how drivers will behave roughly 5% of the time. EmilyDrive #pedestriansafetytips SharrowsDCDon’t #pedestriansafetytipsMarc Tomik

What tips (serious or tongue-in-cheek) would you add?

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