Road safety going to School--HTML Version

Road Safety going to school.

• Road safety by Noel Gibbons,Road safety officer.

Walking to school.

1. Stop,Look and listen.
2. Dont try to cross the road between parked cars.
3. Never cross at a bend.
4. If there is a 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.
5. Walk in single file if the road is narrow or there  is heavy traffic.

• Cycling to school.
• Make sure that other people on the road can easiliy 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.
• 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.

Taking the bus to school.

• Take care as the bus comes to close to 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.
• 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.
• Dont walk in front of or behind the bus - wait for it to move.

Goin in the car to school.

• Always wear your seatbelt - Front and back.

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