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Stay safe these holidays

Stay safe these holidays

 

Keep our kids safe near roads

School holiday time is a great opportunity for families to have conversations with their children about road safety. Here are some important tips for families to talk about.

 

  • Hold your child's hand while in the car park, on the footpath and when crossing the road. Children should hold an adult's hand up until they are eight years old.
  • Stop, Look, Listen, Think!
  • Always buckle up in your seatbelt and follow the national child restraint laws for 0-7 year olds.
  • Help your child exit the car using the rear passenger door on the footpath side.
  • Ensure your child wears a helmet and rides in a safe place away from the road while on a bike, scooter or skateboard.

 

Thousands of families will be on the roads setting off on road trips these holidays. As more people use our roads, it increases the risk of road trauma!

 

Here are some useful road safety tips to make sure your family's journey is a safe one:

  • Set off on a long trip feeling refreshed. Sleep well before travelling.
  • Drive at times you'd normally be awake. Take a 15 minute break outside your car every two hours.
  • Observe the speed limit and drive to the conditions. Take your time and enjoy the scenery.
  • Eat well balanced meals at regular times. You need the energy for brain activity and concentration while driving.
  • Secure your mobile in a fixed cradle mount and operate hands free or via Bluetooth only.
  • Pack some quiet activities for the children such as portable DVD players, books, small computer games, portable music player with headphones.

 

Visit the Centre for Road Safety, Transport for NSW for more information about keeping safe on or near roads. http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/children/index.html

 

Have a happy & safe Easter

From Avoca Beach Public School