Road Safety Going To School

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Road Safety Going To School

• Road safety
• By
• Noel Gibbons
• Road Safety Officer

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Walking To School

• 1.   Stop, look and listen.
• 2.   Dont try to cross the road between parked
  cars.
• 3.      Never cross at a bend.

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Walking To School

• 4.      If there is a footpath - use it!
• 5.      If there is no footpath, walk on the
  right hand side of the road, facing on-coming
  traffic and keeping as close as possible to the
  side of the road.
• 6.      Walk in single file if the road is narrow
  or there is heavy traffic.

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Cycling To School

•          Make sure that other people on the road
  can easily see you. Wear a reflective belt and
  bright clothes. It is important to wear suitable
  clothing when cycling. Make sure that your
  shoelaces are tied correctly before you begin
  cycling.
•          You should wear a helmet. Wear it
  correctly at all times with the chinstrap
  buckled.

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Cycling To School

• A bicycle must have a red reflector. At night,
  you need a red rear lamp and a white or yellow
  front lamp. Reflective armbands and belts are a
  must.
•  You should ride in single file to avoid
  overcrowding the road. You should not try stunt
  riding or giving passenger lifts.

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Taking The Bus To School

•          Take care as the bus comes to close the
  stop - stand well in on the footpath or grass
  verge
•          Wait for the bus to come to a complete
  halt before going toward the door

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Taking The Bus To School

•          Dont push when you are getting off the
  bus.
•          While waiting for the bus to pull away,
  stand well in on the footpath or the grassy
  verge.
•          Wait until the bus pulls away before
  you cross the road.
•          Dont walk in front of or behind the
  bus - wait for it to move.

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Going In The Car To School

• ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT front and back.

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The End of Safety

• Any questions?