If you veer up a driveway and cannot locate a sidewalk, what should you do once at the street?

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If you veer up a driveway and cannot locate a sidewalk, what should you do once at the street?

When you reach a street without finding a sidewalk, step onto the grass to get off the roadway. The grassy area provides a buffer from moving cars and gives you space to pause, listen for traffic, and look for a safe place to rejoin a sidewalk or cross at a designated crossing. From there you can use your cane to feel for the curb, edge of the sidewalk, or driveways and orient yourself to a safer path. This keeps you out of the traffic lane while you reestablish a clear route.

When you reach a street without finding a sidewalk, step onto the grass to get off the roadway. The grassy area provides a buffer from moving cars and gives you space to pause, listen for traffic, and look for a safe place to rejoin a sidewalk or cross at a designated crossing. From there you can use your cane to feel for the curb, edge of the sidewalk, or driveways and orient yourself to a safer path. This keeps you out of the traffic lane while you reestablish a clear route.

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