Wait, Then Walk
Learn how a crossing guard uses a bright vest, a stop sign, and a walking signal to help children cross a busy street near school.
Play the quiz as a gameA school safety poster has the heading “Wait, Then Walk.” A crossing guard helps children do just that on a busy street near school.
The guard wears a bright vest. It helps drivers see the guard. The guard also holds a stop sign.
Children wait on the sidewalk, away from the curb. The curb is the edge beside the street. Cars may still be moving, so the children do not step off yet.
The guard looks for a safe time to cross. Then the guard steps into the street and holds up the stop sign. The guard checks that traffic has stopped. When it is safe, the guard gives the children a signal to walk. That signal tells them they may start crossing.
The children look both ways, too. They walk in the crosswalk, the marked path across the street. They keep looking as they walk. The guard stays in the street until the children reach the other side. By helping drivers and walkers take turns, the guard helps everyone share the street.