At times, students will either walk to school or obtain the school transportation services. As a result, it is your duty to educate them regarding the essential safety rules.
Relevance of road safety rules for kids
As a matter of fact, children will not be having the maturity to realize what is right or what is wrong, while walking on the roads. Without …show more content…
Apart from that, among 4884 pedestrians who died in accidents, 207 of them are kids. In addition, when it is regarding the safety of your kid, you will not be able to swiftly compromise it. Once they become old enough, you can impart the road safety education to children.
Check out the 13 basic road safety rules for kids:
1. Aware of the road signals
Assist your kid to learn the traffic lights and signs. Here follows the relevance of each color:
Green light is an indication for “go”- Whenever the signal turns green, the vehicle can move ahead
Red light is an indication “to stop”- All the vehicles have to stop, when the red light is on
Yellow light is an indication “to slow down”- When the yellow light turns on, you should slow down your vehicle and prepare to stop
“Walking man” signal at intersections are designed for the pedestrians. Remember that you will be permitted to cross the road only when the signal turns green. Ensure that there are no vehicles, both on the left and right side of the …show more content…
When you attempt to cross at bends, the driver will be unable to spot you and stop the car at the right time. As a result, kids will be readily hurt while crossing at bends.
9. Remain safe on a bicycle
If your kid rides bicycle to reach the school, ensure that he adheres to the following cycling rules for being safe on the road:
Wear a helmet while riding a bicycle
Check the working condition of bicycle before starting the trip- you should inspect brakes, light, etc.
Utilize the bicycle lane. If such a lane does not exist, ride the bike either on the extreme left or right side of the road and glide along with the traffic. While cycling, have a consideration for bulky and quick vehicles
Apply lights if the cycling area is not properly lightened and at night, and hence cyclists can be noticed by others comfortably
Never permit your child to ride on busy streets without your supervision
10. Staying safe in a moving vehicle
In a moving vehicle, you can ensure the kid’s safety with the assistance of a seat belt. Let them practice the following safety rules in your absence:
Never stand, stroll or sprint inside a moving vehicle
Remain seated and hold the rails on the seats until the school bus