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pedestrian Crossings other Crossings and pedestrian safety in addition to zebra Puffin and Pelican Crossings there are other Crossings and places where people cross the road these include Tucan Crossings equestrian Crossings School Crossings Crossings at traffic light control Junctions traffic Islands without Crossings and Road Junctions Tucan and equestrian Crossings these Crossings work in the same way as the Puffin Crossing they sense the presence of people waiting to cross and monitor the traffic the difference is that these Crossings are used by pedestrians and horses at equestrian Crossings and pedestrians and cyclists at Tucan Crossings be cautious when there are horses around remember that animals are unpredictable and could easily take you by surprise if you are not alert and aware at Tucan Crossings there is usually a separate Lane marked for cyclists across the road alongside the pedestrians from a driver’s point of view there is no difference in approach however you need to be especially careful when moving off this is because last moment cyclists might be traveling quite fast in order to beat the lights Crossings at Junctions at busy light control Junctions you will primarily be concentrating on traffic because of this it’s important to make a special point of scanning the foot path for pedestrians and cyclists especially when turning left or right pedestrians don’t always take notice of the traffic signals and might not expect you to appear from around a corner School Crossings School wardens might be on duty at any type of pedest Crossing but not all wardens operate at fixed Crossings more often than not they operate on the open road near to schools always take care around schools especially when the flashing amber lights are showing under a school warning sign stop when signal to do so by the warden and only proceed when instructed traffic Islands without Crossings not all pedestrians know the rules and they might treat traffic Island locations as Crossings if you see pedestrians on islands where there is not a Crossing you don’t have to stop but you must always be ready to stop if someone steps out Junctions generally when turning at Junctions you must always give way to pedestrians who have started across the road that you are turning into finally be on the lookout for pedestrians all the time because sooner or later they will try to take you by surprise it’s not only those who are crossing the road who pose a danger here are a few other places where pedestrians are at risk kids playing in the road or on the path elderly people who might slip off the curb people walking on roads with no footpath pedestrians in dark clothing at night people using mobile phones or other devices deaf or blind people who might not hear or see you coming this only represents part of The Pedestrian picture there will be many other situations where pedestrians are at risk the key points are at equestrian Crossings take care around horses they can be unpredictable watch out for last moment cyclists at Tucan Crossings always look out for pedestrians at traffic light controlled Junctions take care around schools and always follow the crossing warden’s instructions watch out for pedestrians at traffic Islands they might not know the rules and there are many situations where pedestrians might be at risk