Driveway Safety for Children
A young child’s behaviour is often unpredictable;
this is why it is vital to always expect the unexpected!
Always remember that your children are at
risk of being injured by vehicles in your very own driveway – a familiar, home
environment. But it is a fact that so many children are killed or injured in
their own driveway by vehicles driven by a loved one.
Here are some driveway safety tips and
facts that you need to know…
> Children run over in their own
driveway or usually under the age of three
> Drivers are usually parents, family members or friends who were unaware that the child was in the driveway
> The vehicles involved are usually moving slowly or reversing
Your responsibility as a parent or an adult
is to – Hold their hand or keep them close!
Why are children so vulnerable to injury on
driveways?
1. They are small and hard to see
2. They are often unpredictable and may run off without parents realising
3. They do not know the dangers of running behind or in front of a moving vehicle
4. They’re excited to greet the driver, etc. and won’t think twice about running towards a moving vehicle
5. They move fast so drivers often do not know the child is now behind or near the vehicle.
2. They are often unpredictable and may run off without parents realising
3. They do not know the dangers of running behind or in front of a moving vehicle
4. They’re excited to greet the driver, etc. and won’t think twice about running towards a moving vehicle
5. They move fast so drivers often do not know the child is now behind or near the vehicle.
Know how to protect your children:
* Hold their hand or keep them close at all
times
* It only takes a second for tragedy to happen, so be prepared for the unexpected
* If you’re reversing or moving your car out of the driveway make sure someone responsible is protecting your child
* Make sure play areas are far away from the driveway
* Stay alert at all times – children are fast and unpredictable
* Talk with your child and educate them about driveway safety!
Small children can be almost impossible to
see for drivers – make sure you know all these tips to keep your children safe
and sound in your driveway!
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