concept   crossing
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the UK, pedestrians typically look left first and use designated crossings where drivers give them the right of way.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 crossing United Kingdom Looking both ways before crossing the street is a common safety practice. 2
2 cross light UK Cross light refers to a traffic signal indicating that pedestrians can cross the street. 1
3 cross street United Kingdom Look left first, then right before crossing. 1
4 cross street United Kingdom Look left first when crossing the street to check for oncoming traffic 1
5 cross street United Kingdom Crossing the street at designated crosswalks is a common and expected practice. 1
6 crossing United Kingdom Pedestrian crossings are widely used and respected, and it's common for drivers to stop for pedestrians at designated crossings. 1
7 crossing United Kingdom Looking left first before crossing the street 1
8 crossing United Kingdom Pedestrians have the right of way at marked crossings, and drivers should stop to let them cross. 1
9 crossing street United Kingdom Look left, then right before crossing the street. 1
10 crossroad United Kingdom Crossroads often have four-way stop signs or traffic lights to control traffic flow. 1
11 crossroad United Kingdom Crossroads are often used as location references, for example, 'turn left at the crossroads.' 1
12 crosswalk United Kingdom Drivers are expected to yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk. 1
13 crosswalk United Kingdom Pedestrians have the right of way when using a crosswalk. 1
14 washington crossing United Kingdom Not a widely recognized concept, as it pertains to an event in American history that is not as significant in British culture. 1