Be especially alert to a vehicle that may be turning right on a red signal. If there are marked crosswalks, use them but do not assume that you are completely safe in a marked crosswalk. At Intersections, Look for the Sign or Signals - They will help you to cross safely. Use pedestrian push buttons for crossing protection at signalized intersections that have pedestrian indications. If there are no pedestrian indications, watch the traffic signals.
Parking lots can be more hazardous than streets.
On streets the direction of traffic is usually known but in parking lots vehicles might be moving in all directions, including backwards. When leaving a school bus, wait a second before crossing. Don't step into traffic from between parked cars since this is a sure way of surprising drivers. Keep Your View of Traffic Clear at All Times - A pedestrian needs to be able to see vehicles around him. Don't block your view with packages, umbrellas, or other objects.