1. Pedestrian Safety Year 6

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

3. On which am I least likely to have an accident? 3.0 0.001 0.1 89.0 0.9 deaths per billion passenger km travelled 27.0 0.3 29.0

4. What is a ‘vulnerable road user’? Why are these types of road user more at risk of serious injury or death, 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

6. PUT YOUR HEADS TOGETHER : - what types of behaviour or situation put pedestrians at risk?

7. 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 Not wearing high-visibility gear Mucking about with mates /pushing each other into the road Playing ‘chicken’

8. When they can’t be seen When it’s dark, raining, foggy or icy When they are distracted or impaired When there’s no pavement Around fast-moving traffic Situations which put pedestrians at risk!

9. Let’s think about the journey to your new school it’s a hazard-spotting exercise

22. 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 reflective Choose safe routes Walk smart