Key Stage 4 Road Safety Awareness Road safety

Key Stage 4 Road Safety Awareness

Road safety What does road safety mean to you? Car crashes Pedestrians or cyclists being injured or killed TV adverts

Safe, Sustainable & Active Travel Safe Travel – no matter what the journey, do it safely! Sustainable Travel – is about making transport choices. that do not harm the environment, promote the use of public transport, car share, park & ride, cycling or walking. Active Travel – encourages us to increase the amount of physical activity we do for all, or part of, any journey. There are many benefits to choosing more sustainable and active modes of travel!

Northern Ireland Road Fatalities 1975 -2017 400 In 1977, road deaths [VALUE] 313 peaked with 355 fatalities 300 214 200 [VALUE] 144 113 74 100 In 2012, there were 48 road deaths, the lowest ever on Northern Ireland's roads 48 63 68 0 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017

How does this affect me? Your decisions have an IMPACT!

How did you get to school? Walk Cycle Bus Car

Walking to and from school Choosing to walk to school can help to keep you fit and contributes to your 60 minutes of physical activity each day, as recommended by the Northern Ireland Public Health Authority. It also helps to reduce exhaust emissions / greenhouse gases, protecting our environment. q Walk on the pavement q Take care when passing other pedestrians q When walking in groups consider others

Crossing the road First, find a safe place to cross Stop just before you get to the kerb Look all around for traffic and listen If traffic is coming, let it pass When it is safe, go straight across the road - do not run Keep looking and listening while you cross

Be Safe… Be Seen! In reduced light conditions fluorescent/reflective materials help you be seen. In the dark they might save your life!

Before you ride your bicycle make sure it is safe! Check it has… Good brakes Properly inflated tyres with good tread A bell A rear reflector Working lights front and rear if cycling at night Make sure your bicycle is the right size for you!

Guidance for cyclists Do • Wear bright clothing - use lights after dark and in poor weather conditions • Use cycle lanes where available • Show drivers what you plan to do • Always look and signal before you start, stop or turn • Ride a straight course past parked cars, don’t weave in and out Additional information on cycling can be found in the Df. I Cycling Education Pack

Seat belts must be worn where fitted At All Times From 14 years old you are legally responsible for wearing your own seat belt

Mobile Phones Hand held or hands free?

Buses: Never cross In front Behind

Distractions Mobile phones i. Pod Friends Don’t Take Risks

Alcohol is a drug! It impairs the brain It affects your judgement It takes effect quickly It wears off slowly

How many units are in your drink? Budweiser (Can) 5% Bacardi Breezer (Bottle) 6. 6% Carlsberg Special Brew (Can) 9% Tennants Super (Can) 9%

How many units do these drinks contain? 1) 2 pints of beer + 3 glasses of wine? 2) 3 single whiskeys and lemonade + 2 glasses of wine? = 12 Units = 8 Units 3) 4 pints of cider + 3 vodka and tonic + 2 glasses of wine? = 19 Units 4) 2 small glasses of sherry + 4 glasses of wine + 2 glasses of brandy? = 15 Units

Hit at 9 out of 10 Pedestrians Survive!

Hit at 5 out of 10 Pedestrians Survive!

Hit at 9 out of 10 Pedestrians Killed!