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Part 3: Visibility

1. See And Be Seen

Wear white or light coloured clothing at night. In areas where there are no street lights motorists cannot see you.

You can also make yourself more visible to traffic by carrying a white object in you hand. Where there is no pavement, walk as far as possible to the right-hand side, facing oncoming traffic.

Do not walk on the left side of the road because it is not safe and avoid the above actions all the time when you are walking on the road. In this way you will see traffic approaching and you will be able to take action should motorists not see you or steer to avoid you.

In rainy weather, carrying an open umbrella makes it difficult for you to see vehicles. To be safe, look everywhere, all the time.

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Section Education And Communication:
Division Road Traffic Management
Department of Transport - R.S.A
In conjunction with Provincial Departments of Transport

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