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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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