Road safety has been an important issue for everyone, but if we start young to engage children in the prevention of road safety the results can be positive. The cause of death amongst the young children are higher when it comes to road accidents.
With the risk rising as children growing up and have more independence, and young drivers and passengers facing significant risks. Danger from traffic is also a big factor in whether children and young people are able to walk and cycle to school, to the park or to see friends, and therefore their ability to be healthy and socially active.
Comprehensive road safety policies that cover the safety of the students when on school property, and when on school trips, are vitally important. The importance of using the right language while teaching road safety is vital. Communication is a powerful tool. They help keep the children in your care safe, and ensure that the school is fulfilling its duty of care to students.
Irrespective of age, children need to be taught about the impacts of road safety. Engaging them in an interactive session can help them learn quick and better. While teaching young students it is best to avoid terms like road accidents, crashes, deaths and injuries. When it comes to educating older students, it is also important to be honest about the seriousness and tragic consequences of road safety. For senior students, especially those on the verge of applying for their driver’s license, you need not shy away from deaths and injuries that happen on the road. This will give them a fair warning of the effects of reckless behavior on the roads.
