The official name is 'school crossing patrol' otherwise called 'lollipop lady'
The official name is 'school crossing patrol' otherwise called 'lollipop lady'
The train whistle or the red warning lights flashing is the first warning signal of an approaching train on a level crossing. At many railroad crossings, the stop arm would be blocking access to crossing the tracks.
When approaching the Zebra Crossing you have to reduce speed, put your hazard lights, signal your intensions to stop. Then take off when the pedestrians have crossed
That would be a school crossing guard.
A lollipop lady is a crossing guard who helps children safely cross the road at designated points, whereas a pelican crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing controlled by traffic lights. Lollipop ladies use a stop sign on a stick to halt traffic, while pelican crossings have signal-controlled lights for pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
the difference is that you have to wait to cross a pelican crossing, but a school crossing, someone just stands in the middle of the road and stops cars and lets you cross quicker. Pelican crossing: traffic lights for pedestrians and vehicles; button-operated. http://stretsmartsigns.com
well the advantages of a school crossing is that you can get to the other side. But the disadvantages is that some cars don't stop at all.
You should stop at least 15 feet away from a railway crossing when a train signal is activated or when you see a train approaching. This distance helps ensure your safety and allows enough space for the train to pass without any risk of collision. Always obey any posted signs and signals at the crossing.
A school crossing guard typically has the authority to stop traffic to ensure the safe crossing of children, often using stop signs or signals. Their role is to enhance safety by managing traffic during school hours. However, they are also trained to assess traffic conditions and should wait for an appropriate moment when it is safe to cross if traffic is heavy. Ultimately, their primary goal is to ensure the safety of the children.
policemen Also, stop signs and traffic circles (or "roundabouts") - altho they don't stop traffic, they perform the same function. From @MunicipalSigns: A pedestrian crossing sign (especially in California). A School Crossing zone. A railway crossing zone (Circular yellow sign with "RR" and "X")
A police officer can signal traffic to stop by using hand signals or using their patrol vehicle's emergency lights and siren. They may extend their arm out to the side with their palm facing the traffic, indicating that it should stop. They may also use their police vehicle's lights and sirens to grab the attention of the drivers and indicate they need to stop.