From SDOT’s Holiday Pedestrian Safety Campaign:
When you’re driving:
- Don’t block the box
- Never pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk—assume they are stopped for a pedestrian
- Don’t be a distracted driver—don’t use cell phones or text while driving
- Yield to pedestrians
- Make eye contact with a pedestrian before proceeding through a crosswalk
When you’re walking:
- Use the sidewalk
- Wear bright clothing at night so you can be more easily seen
- Always use marked crosswalks whenever possible
- Make eye contact with drivers who are approaching
- Don’t be a distracted walker–turn off headphones and pay attention when crossing the street
I often read this “make eye contact” advice. But at night, and often even during the day, I cannot even see the drivers due to glare from the car window and darkness within the car.