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What Do You Know About Walking in the City?

     
street smarts NYC quiz

Are you as careful as you should be when you cross the street? (Ed Yourdon / Flickr)

You’ve read about the four leading risks on the streets. Now it’s time to see how well you know them. Quiz yourself:

1

A pedestrian is a ...


Walker
Jaywalker
Someone who has the right of way
Blind spot
2

At what time of day should you pay extra attention to your surroundings?


Morning rush hour
Afternoon rush hour
Night time
3

In NYC pedestrians have the right of way any time they cross the street at a crosswalk. True or false?


True
False
4

There are 3 ways to cross the street: Number 1: At a light. Number 2: At a stop sign. And Number 3:


As fast as you can
Mid-block, looking that it’s clear
5

Of all NYC kids hit by cars, which age group is injured most?


3 to 6 year olds
7 to 10 year olds
11 to 14 year olds
6

The largest number of kids is injured by drivers while...


Crossing in the middle of the block.
Crossing at the crosswalk when they have the walk signal.
Crossing at a stop sign.
7

The 'Do Not Walk' signal is flashing red. It's legal for you to be in the crosswalk. Should you?


Yes
No
8

Crossing mid-block can be safe if:


you wave your arms as cars approach before crossing;
you blow a whistle forcefully before crossing;
you stop at the cars, look both ways, and scan as you cross.
9

Where are walkers most likely to get hurt?


Wide city streets and intersections.
Wherever drivers are distracted.
Wherever buses and trucks are.
All of the above.
10

A turning truck or bus can surprise pedestrians because:


their horns are loud;
they cause pollution;
their rear wheels can cross the curb.