Take care near the road
Watch where you cross
1 in 3 pedestrians
Stick with your mates
The dangers of drink walking
The Reality
In the past 18 months, the number of pedestrians dying on our roads has seen a marked increase. More than 1 in 3 of the pedestrians killed had been drinking. You don’t need to be drunk to be in danger, just a couple of drinks is enough to make your decision making a little fuzzy.
The Risks
Alcohol can impair our ability to judge distances, makes us less steady on our feet and delay our reaction times. It can even affect our concentration, and makes us more easily distracted by phones and friends. This means you’re at much greater risk near the road after drinking.
Stick with your mates
One of the best ways to stay safe when heading out for a couple of drinks, is by looking out for each other and keeping your focus when crossing the road. If one of your mates is obviously intoxicated, make sure you stick with them until they’ve found a safe ride home. Or, you could let them crash at your place.
6 tips to get home safely
Pre-plan your way home – your ‘Plan B’ instead of driving or walking all the way home. Organise a dry driver, a lift from friends or family or put aside some cash for a taxi/ride-share.
Cross at traffic lights, only when the green man is showing. Jaywalking or trying to beat oncoming traffic is never a good idea.
Make sure you’re walking safely on the footpath, not too close to the edge of the pavement or on the roadside.
Put your phone away when you’re walking so your full attention is on the road.
Mates help mates get home safely. Don’t blindly lead or follow mates across the road. Always pay attention and watch where you cross.
Fully charge your phone before you head out. That way you can easily organise a taxi/ride-share/lift when you need to head home.
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