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The traffic police have prepared an unusual video on how to properly cross the road. This video has surprised and even puzzled viewers due to its highly original approach to educating pedestrians. According to the video, before crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing, one must stand on the curb and… raise their hand. This action resembles a school gesture when a student raises their hand to answer a question. The video claims that by doing this, the pedestrian supposedly attracts the attention of drivers and makes their intention to cross the road more noticeable.
The video immediately caught the attention of social media users, many of whom expressed confusion over such a recommendation. People are questioning how effective this approach really is.
Despite the unusual nature of the recommendation, the traffic police claim that such gestures can indeed enhance road safety. The raised hand supposedly helps drivers notice the pedestrian more quickly. However, whether this practice will catch on among residents and actually contribute to reducing the number of road traffic accidents remains to be seen.
The traffic police video has become a topic of discussion and even mild irony, but it carries an important message: road safety is no joke, and every pedestrian should be as cautious as possible. Even if these recommendations may seem strange, if they can save at least one life, they can be considered justified. As residents continue to debate whether raising a hand before crossing the road is really necessary, it might be worth thinking about other ways we can make our movement around the city safer.
The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article.
