Few students crossing campus streets acknowledge the presence of vehicles around them, in spite of the obvious danger. The human body will never win in a competition with any wheeled vehicle, be it a bicycle, car or truck. The person on foot should take every precaution when around vehicles, and this is magnified when light conditions are suspect. It is a fact that visibility is poor on streets at night, and headlights from oncoming traffic can add to that difficulty. Persons approaching a crosswalk should always check for traffic and make eye contact with drivers, if possible, before entering the crosswalk.
Pedestrians also can take a few steps to improve their visibility at night.
Reflective strips can be added to outer clothing and backpacks. Light-colored clothing worn by pedestrians easily can improve the ability to see them at night. Responsibility primarily falls to the drivers and pedestrians who are sharing the same streets. Drivers of vehicles have a potential to inflict injury that should never be forgotten. Driving and walking defensively should be practiced at all times.