pedestrian safety
i know all there is to know about road safety
I’m old enough now to know what to do when I am out near roads…
I heard enough about road safety at Primary school, I’m past that now…..
I know all there is to know about crossing roads, I do it every day….
These are all comments made by young people like you when asked if they would like to know more about Road Safety.
the role model
As a teenager there will be a lot of younger pupils at your school and you may also have younger brothers and sisters at home. You therefore should be seen to set a good example to them as they will generally look to you for advice.
No doubt you learnt the Green Cross Code in primary school. Noone expects you to quote it now. However the principals still apply to us all.
When you are out and about as a pedestrian, think about what you are doing when you reach the kerb.
crossings
Safer places to cross include zebra crossings, traffic islands, footbridges, subways and traffic lights. When using any type of crossing you should always check that the traffic has stopped before you start you cross. Always cross between the studs or over the zebra markings. Do not cross at the side of the crossing or on the zigzag lines, as it can be dangerous. You must not loiter on zebra,pelican,toucan,or puffin crossings.
distractions
Never allow yourself to be distracted when crossing the road.Most of you know what you should do but sometimes this can go by the wayside and you can be very easily distracted.
Most young people now have either Ipods or MP3 players and they use them a lot on their journeys to and from school. These can seriously distract your attention from the road.
Ball games like football, tennis etc should be kept for sports fields. Never play them on the road. Even if there is very little traffic using the road, you can get so involved in a game that you wouldn't hear an approaching vehicle.
Members of the opposite sex can also distract your attention from the road.
A lot of road safety is just plain common sense but sometimes we have other things on our minds and common sense takes a back seat! When out near roads you have to keep your wits about you and not let yourself be distracted