2. Adain Diogelwch y Ffyrdd CEREDIGION Road Safety Section STAY SAFE ON THE ROADS!!!

3. TEEN ROAD SAFETY our aim....... " To make teenagers aware of the dangers of not concentrating on what they are doing when they step out into the road"

4. THE FACTS……. Up to 55 teenagers a week are involved in a road accident Traffic is the biggest single cause of accidental death for 12-16 year olds In 2005, 46 11 to 16 year olds were killed as pedestrians on Britain's roads

5. TASK Identify the people that are putting themselves or others at risk in this image (5 in total)

6. Think! – on line Survey (July 2005 – 1000 participants) Almost one in five (18%) teenagers reported having been involved in a Road accident or ‘near miss’ on their way home from school Six out of Ten had either been in an accident/near miss or knew someone at school who had been 62% of 11 to 16 year olds admitted being distracted by talking to friends as they cross the road 36% of girls and 25% of boys said they get distracted by using their mobile phones

7. Tips For Teenage Road Users As a pedestrian you must be fully attentive, at all times BE SAFE, BE SEEN!! Edge out gently if crossing behind parked cars on a busy road When in a group, always behave near the road side Always carry your mobile phone in case of emergencies

8. Safe Cycling Cycling is a fun, convenient and healthy way to get around - but if you don't follow basic safety guidelines the results could be very unfunny. In 2004 over 3,500 teen cyclists aged 11-16 were killed or injured on Britain's roads. If you want to protect yourself you must take cycle safety seriously.

9. Basic safety tips for Cyclists Before you go out on the roads, stop and think. Here are a few basic safety tips that can help you stay out of trouble: Get trained and keep control Wear a helmet Be seen and heard Check your bike Be alert and plan your route Stay legal

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