The Safe Journey to and from School

In the car your child watches what you do and learns from your example, so make sure that you always follow the rules of the road. Keep to the correct speed limit, be a courteous driver and NEVER use your cell phone while you are driving.

ALWAYS use the side closest to the curb when helping your child in or out of the car!

If you live close enough, walking to school is a nice way to start the day. While walking, you will have the time to discuss road safety awareness and teach them how to be safe…

  n  Always hold your child’s hand while walking and crossing the road.

  n  Take special care and pay attention when there is a lot of traffic.

  n  Children learn by watching their parents, so always cross the road by zebra crossings and wait for pedestrian traffic lights.

When you are crossing the road with your child, teach them these four simple steps:

STOP a step back from the curb if there is no pathway

LOOK right, left, right for approaching traffic

LISTEN in all directions for any traffic

THINK about whether it really is safe to cross or not – if your view is blocked, cross the road somewhere else!

If you child is ready to take public transportation on their own, then it is a good idea to go with them the first view times. Make sure to teach your child these things to ensure they have a safe journey oto and from school…

  ü  Wait for the bus/train/taxi to stop before you get on or off.

  ü  Wait for the bus/train/taxi to leave before you try to cross the road.

  ü  A young child may get confused about where they need to get off – suggest counting the stops in between to help them remember.

  ü  If you drop your child at the bus stop, park your car on the side the bus leaves and wait there until you see your child get safely onto the bus.

Set a good example for your child by getting them to and from school safely!

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