Pedestrian Safety Year 9 Large group

Travelling on which mode am I least likely to have an accident?

On which am I least likely to have an accident? deaths per billion passenger km travelled

THE FACTS: number of people involved in road crashes every day in the UK in 2014: Many of those killed and injured are your age! Road crashes are the biggest killer of year-olds! Number of deaths Number of serious injuries Number of slight injuries

What is a ‘vulnerable road user’? Why are these types of road user vulnerable, compared to people in vehicles? They do not have a vehicle around them, helping to protect them in a crash This means if they are hit, they bear the full force of the impact We’re all vulnerable road users – and we all need to look out for each other on roads

BRAINSTORM : - what types of behaviour put pedestrians at risk?

Behaviours which put pedestrians at risk! Not looking or paying attention when crossing the road Running across the road Crossing between parked vehicles or near a bend Wearing dark clothes Mucking about with mates /pushing each other into the road Playing ‘chicken’

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BRAINSTORM : - what types of situations put pedestrians at risk?

When they are distracted or impaired e.g. using a mobile phone or i-pod Around fast-moving traffic When it’s dark, raining, foggy or icy When there’s no pavement When the driver is distracted, drunk, on drugs or angry Situations which put pedestrians at risk!

FACT: teenagers are more likely to be killed or injured while walking than under- 11s BRAINSTORM: Why do you think young people your age are the most at risk pedestrians?

Teenage risk factors Less likely to be accompanied by an adult Might put each other at risk by mucking about near roads Distraction by mobile phones, i-pods or mates

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Teenage risk factors Less likely to be accompanied by an adult Might put each other at risk by mucking about near roads Distraction by mobile phones, i-pods or mates Belief that they are immune to the risks Judgement of speeds & risks

THE FACTS: speed and stopping distances The faster drivers go, the less time they have to react to people and hazards The distances shown are a general guide. The distance will depend on the driver’s attention (thinking distance), the road surface, the weather conditions and the condition of the vehicle at the time. Crown copyright, Official Highway Code 2007

Car B will be travelling at 11 mph when Car A is at rest 2 identical cars travelling side by side in a 30 mph limit 30 mph A 32 mph B The big difference that a few MPH can make

Pedestrians killed Speed in MPH Percentage Killed

SMART CHOICES: When crossing, focus on the road – not your mates or your mobile Cross in places where drivers can see you easily Go back to basics – stop, look, listen & THINK! Don’t muck about near roads or put your mates at risk Wear something bright and choose safe routes Don’t assume drivers always do the right thing Walk smart

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