Young children have selective attention, lack correct assessment of distance and an unformed sense of self-preservation. These features of the children's psyche are relatively safe at home and on the children's playground, but turn children into the most vulnerable road users. According to statistics, children, the most vulnerable road users, become victims in 3-5% of road accidents, and most often if they find themselves on the roadway unaccompanied by adults.
That is why the task of parents, kindergarten teachers and school teachers is full control of the child’s safety and the utmost seriousness in teaching children the rules of the road and behavior on the road.
Road safety for children
A child is the most defenseless road user. And every year the problem of road safety only increases. The number of cars and novice drivers is growing, which is not conducive to careful driving, and headphones and smartphones distract the attention of children on the roadway.
Traffic police officers regularly carry out the “Safe Roads for Children” campaign, but this, unfortunately, is not enough to radically influence child injuries on the roadway. This means that parents, educators and teachers all need to unite and introduce new methods for teaching traffic rules (traffic rules).
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Today, an ordinary color poster with illustrations on the topic of traffic rules no longer attracts attention. Therefore, it is very important to conduct themed games in kindergarten, create educational cartoons for children, conduct instruction for schoolchildren and develop interactive activities on this topic. Only a comprehensive approach to the problem of road safety will help reduce the number of accidents involving children.
However, it is the parents who are responsible for what the child should know when he becomes a participant in traffic. They, like no one else, are interested in preserving the life and health of their baby. It is important to remember that it is necessary to introduce children to traffic rules long before they cross the road on their own.
Traffic rules for younger schoolchildren
How to cross the road correctly
You might be surprised to see the headline and think, “Is it really that hard to cross the road?” Some pedestrians believe that you just need to run across the road very quickly and everything will be fine.
Others, on the contrary, wait patiently until there is not a single car on the road. But this happens so rarely that you can stand for several hours waiting for the moment when you can cross the road.
What to do? How to cross the road correctly?
You already know that you can cross the road using an overground or underground pedestrian crossing, as well as a green traffic light. But before you start crossing the road, determine whether the traffic on it is one-way or two-way. After all, the rules for crossing different roads differ from each other.
But first of all, you must know the general rules very well:
1. Before crossing any road, stop at the edge of the sidewalk.
2. Look carefully to the left and to the right and find out whether it is a one-way or two-way road.
3. Before you start crossing the road, make sure that all vehicles are at a safe distance from you for crossing.
4. Cross the roadway at a brisk pace, but do not run.
5. Cross the road at right angles to the sidewalk, not diagonally.
And the most important thing:
Be very careful the entire time you are crossing the road!
How to properly cross a two-way road
You already know that when crossing any road you must be very careful and follow the general rules. But, in addition to the general ones, there are also rules when crossing two-way roads.
How should you behave when crossing a two-way road?
1. Before you start crossing, you need to stop at the edge of the sidewalk and make sure that in front of you is a two-way street.
2. Then you need to look to the left and make sure that there is no traffic near the pedestrian crossing.
3. Now you need to look to the right to see if there are any cars nearby that are moving on the opposite side of the road. If they are, then you will have to stop when you reach the middle of the roadway and let these cars pass. But standing in the middle of the roadway is dangerous. In such cases, it is better not to start crossing the road.
4. Make sure there are no cars on your side of the road driving on the right. After all, there may be cars that move in reverse, or cars that remove snow or debris.
5. Start crossing the road only when you are sure that you are at a safe distance from cars moving along it.
6. Remember that you need to cross the road quickly, but calmly. No need to run! After all, while running it is very difficult to notice how the environment changes.
7. When you reach the middle of the road, be sure to look to the right. Go further only if you see that there is no transport nearby.
8. If you reach the middle of the roadway and see that cars are driving on the right, not far from you, stop! Don't try to cross the road, let all the cars pass.
9. If you stop in the middle of the roadway, don’t step back a single step! While you were walking to the middle of the road, a car could drive up to the pedestrian crossing from the left and end up close to you. Therefore, when you are in the middle of the roadway, do not run forward and do not retreat sharply back! Look left and right carefully to avoid unpleasant surprises.
10. Cross the road at right angles, not diagonally. Then you will have a clear view of the road both left and right.
It may seem to you that there are too many rules and it is difficult or even impossible to remember them. But it is much better to spend time learning the rules of crossing the road than to risk your health and life!
Before crossing a two-way road, first look to the left, and when you reach the middle of the roadway, look to the right.
How to properly cross a one-way road
When crossing a one-way road, you need to behave a little differently than when crossing a two-way road. When approaching a one-way road, first of all, determine where the traffic is going along it - to the right or to the left.
Before you start crossing a one-way road, remember that you can only cross it immediately. It is impossible to stop in the middle of the road here! After all, on such a road cars travel across the entire width of the roadway. Therefore, let us remind you once again: when crossing a one-way road, you will not be able to stop in the middle.
Now you understand that you can cross such roads only when you are absolutely sure that all vehicles are at a distance sufficient from you for safe crossing. Therefore, first of all, make sure that the transport is far from you, and remember the braking distance!
Don't forget to make sure that there are no cars driving in reverse near the pedestrian crossing. Start crossing the road only when you are sure it is completely safe.
Cross the road quickly, but don't run. Walk at right angles to the sidewalk, not at an angle. Why - you already know.
When crossing a one-way road, do not forget to watch the side where the traffic is coming from.
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Road safety, why children get into accidents
Every month there are hundreds of road traffic accidents (RTAs) in which children are injured. During the summer months, such accidents increase markedly.
Unfortunately, children not only get injured, but also die. And this is a real grief for parents and loved ones. How to avoid this? There are several factors that cause children to become involved in road accidents. We will not consider tragic situations when they were injured while in a car involved in an accident, or became the victim of a drunk driver. But even if the accident occurred due to the fault of a child, responsibility for this lies with the adults - the driver did not foresee it, and the parents did not teach it.
Reasons why children become involved in road accidents:
- crossing the road in an unspecified place;
- sudden appearance of a child on the roadway due to a large object (public transport, fence, snow debris);
- crossing the road at an illegal traffic light;
- playing next to or on the roadway;
- cycling, rollerblading, scootering, skateboarding, etc.;
- inattention due to distraction by smartphones, headphones.
In addition to these factors of traffic violations, there are others: physiological and psychological. Due to their age, babies react more slowly, their field of vision is significantly narrowed, hence their poor orientation in space. Also, children under a certain age have a feeling of fear due to an approaching car. After all, in cartoons everything is completely different from real life.
Child safety on the road - basic rules and recommendations. (Part 1)
Anastasia Govsets
Child safety on the road - basic rules and recommendations. (Part 1)
Be careful, children on the road !
The road is an increased source of danger for children due to little experience, inattention, ignorance and non-compliance with basic rules , and an insufficiently developed sense of danger. A child is the most vulnerable road user .
CHILDREN'S SAFE BEHAVIOR ON THE ROAD IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TASK FOR PARENTS, DRIVERS, PASSERS-BY, TRAFFIC POLICE EMPLOYEES, KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS.
RULES FOR CHILDREN
The smaller the child , the less developed his sense of danger. At the age of five years, a child can easily run after a ball onto the roadway or cross the road without even looking around. The task of adults from a very young age is to teach children the following rules and constantly repeat them:
Under no circumstances should you run out onto the road .
Stopped cars should only be passed from behind.
When playing, you cannot hide behind cars.
If a car is driving in the yard, then you need to move towards the house, towards the entrance.
Cross the street only at zebra crossings
or at a green traffic light.
cross the road in the wrong place.
When crossing, you need to make sure that the movement is safe : there are no approaching cars to the right Moreover, you should first look to the left, and then to the right .
It is dangerous to pass buses and other public transport both in front and behind. To do this, it is better to use a pedestrian crossing.
Ride a bicycle or roller skate only in safe places : on specially designated lanes, on the sidewalk, in parks, at stadiums, but not on the side of the road or on the roadway .
You cannot cling to cars or public transport.
About car seats - for adults
All drivers should remember that they are responsible for the safety of passengers . The responsibility doubles if there is a child riding behind. Therefore, it is worth thinking about how to properly transport children in the car.
Of course, for each child , you need to select the appropriate car seat.
Experts advise paying attention to several important parameters:
age of the child;
body weight;
height.
To right car seat for your child, you should take into account all the above characteristics. However, the most important parameter is the weight category, since body weight does not always correspond to age indicators.
When parents come to the store to buy a car seat, they are faced with the question: “Which one is better to buy? Which category should I choose? Universal or not?
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the “wrong car seat”
out of ignorance .
Therefore, based information from various Internet resources, several important conclusions can be drawn:
To determine the most suitable car seat, the child should be weighed and his height measured.
Universal (combined)
A child restraint system will save money because it combines the characteristics of several car seats at once.
However, seats in basic categories are considered safer .
It is best to choose several models. Check all the information about them, for example, view and read details of crash tests, reviews from parents.
Separately, it is necessary to clarify the features of attaching the seat to the car body. The compatibility of the device and the car also depends on this.
It is important to consider several device criteria: frame material, features of the backrest, headrest and belts, the presence of removable covers and additional accessories.
You can purchase a child seat in a large chain or specialized store or online resource. But it’s better to avoid using used devices.
When purchasing a product, you must carefully study its labeling and check the certificate of conformity. You should also make sure that correctly .
In conclusion, I would like to note that the question of which car seat is better should be decided by the parent himself, focusing on the characteristics of his child and the family budget. It is important to understand that the choice and purchase of a special seat for children is not determined by fear of traffic police officers, but by the desire to protect the child in the event of an emergency or during a banal sharp braking.
Safety of children's behavior on the roads.
Child safety on the road is certainly an important and relevant topic. The terrible statistics of child mortality and health as a result of road accidents on roads are simply terrifying. How many times a day do we see running across the roadway with backpacks and briefcases, and in front of very close traffic! Why not cross the road where it is convenient? After all, mom, dad, grandma, and just random passers-by do the same? And who is responsible for ignorance of the most important rules of life in a modern city, for their observance and ignoring? Of course, we are adults!
Responsibility lies primarily with parents, who are obliged from the very first conscious steps to not only introduce their children to, but also strictly observe traffic rules themselves. And, undoubtedly, the role of all educational institutions in shaping the safety of children on the roads : from kindergarten to school. Moreover, this must be done systematically. And only by uniting the actions of all adults can we solve the problem of the safety of our children on the roads . about how to convey this information to your child in this article.
The most painful problem in our time due to non-compliance with traffic rules is child injuries. And children are the most valuable and precious thing in every person’s life. of traffic accidents involving children and teenagers occur on roads . During the summer holidays this situation gets especially worse. Knowing and following traffic rules will help shape children's safe behavior on the roads .
Preschool age is the most important period when personality is formed and solid foundations of life experience are laid. The baby, due to his physiological characteristics, cannot independently determine the degree of danger. Therefore, adults need to be explained how to behave on the street.
It is a mistake to believe that children should become familiar with the rules of behavior on the road only when they go to school. Psychologists have proven that children's basic instincts and behavior patterns are developed at an early age. The sooner parents begin to teach their children the basic skills of safe crossing , and inform them of the rules for crossing the roadway and traveling by transport, the safer their road will be .
The most important "teacher"
- example of parents.
Therefore, whether the child can follow traffic rules . Try to be an example for him, always voice and repeat the rules of behavior on the road , and then your baby will be completely safe .
You can come up with various games by staging a traffic situation . This way the child will remember much more information. And if you repeat the lessons every day, the main principles will be firmly stuck in his head.
According to statistics, the most common cause of accidents with children on the roads is crossing in an unspecified place. You can remember a lot of situations when a baby ran across the road at a red light or appeared at the last moment in front of a moving car. It is worth noting that traffic rules are taught both in kindergarten and at school. Then why do children act so thoughtlessly?
Road safety rules need to be instilled in children, and not just spoken in passing. When it comes to life and health , then all means are good. First of all, parents should watch their child. In this way, you can find out whether he orients himself on the road , whether he quickly makes the right decisions, etc. Constantly discuss with your child emerging situations on the roads , pointing out obvious or hidden dangers in the form of very fast cars, pedestrians breaking the rules . Pay special attention attention to children's motor memory: stopping before crossing. Be sure to develop a solid skill in your child - “take the first step onto the roadway , turn your head and look at the road in both directions .” You also need to confirm your words with your own example, take the child by the hand and teach the rules of the road . Remember, the life and health of our children depends primarily on us, adults!
The task of teaching preschoolers the rules of the road also lies with teachers of preschool educational institutions. It consists of providing basic knowledge and quality preparation of children for school, because very often first-graders have to go to school on their own. Traffic rules for preschoolers should be taught to children according to a system that includes classes, walks, excursions and observations. All knowledge must be communicated to children taking into account their age and environmental conditions. Gradually they should be supplemented, complicated and refined. The best way to consolidate acquired knowledge is through play, during which children learn to apply skills in practice.
Road safety for children
You should not rely on the fact that after looking at a colorful poster on the topic of road safety, your child will learn everything and behave correctly. How, then, can we teach children these important fundamentals? A systematic, comprehensive approach is needed. Parents and teachers should unobtrusively and constantly tell what not to do and explain what violations of the rules can lead to. Don’t forget about your own example of how to follow traffic rules.
Methods of teaching children safe road traffic
To make it easier for your child to learn the basics of road safety, use a variety of methods. This will help you learn the skill of safe behavior more effectively.
- About the explanatory and illustrative method Talk with your child, read books with stories about the rules of behavior on the street and the road, study road signs, look at posters, play educational games and watch educational cartoons together.
- Practical method When outside, draw children's attention to the road, signs, cars and other pedestrians. Simulate driving situations at home using toys.
- Artistic method Coloring, crafts, drawings, applications on this topic help to consolidate the acquired knowledge.
- Game method Role-playing games are a great way to apply acquired knowledge and try yourself in different roles. Create situations in the game that can happen in reality: for example, play as a passenger and a bus driver, as a pedestrian and as a taxi driver.
Conversation on traffic rules for 3rd grade students. Crosswalk
Summary of an extracurricular lesson on traffic rules: “Types of pedestrian crossings. Rules for crossing the road" (3rd grade, deaf children)
Author: Bestik Irina Viktorovna, teacher of the Regional Special (Correctional) Boarding School for Children with Hearing Impairments, KSU, Republic of Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan region, Petropavlovsk. Description: a summary of an extracurricular lesson on traffic rules is intended for teachers and primary care educators in correctional boarding schools. Introduces primary school students to the types of pedestrian crossings and the rules for safe street crossing. Goal: to introduce younger schoolchildren to pedestrian crossings. Objectives: educational
- to introduce younger schoolchildren to the concepts of “pedestrian crossing”, “zebra crossing”, and types of pedestrian crossings;
— repeat and reinforce the rules for safe street crossing, — teach how to answer the teacher’s questions, — broaden students’ horizons on traffic rules; educational
- to develop skills for safe behavior on the street in younger schoolchildren, - to instill interest in learning the rules of the road;
correctional and developmental
- to develop students’ logical thinking and memory, - to activate students’ speech during class.
Equipment: multimedia presentation, cards, signs, pictures of pedestrian crossing road signs, glue, pictures for the game. Progress of the lesson: 1. Organizational moment. - Hello guys! - Hello! — Turn on the equipment and put on headphones. — We will listen carefully, talk, answer questions. Working behind a screen.
- First we will do speech exercises.
Speech exercises.
The pedestrian walks boldly along the black and white stripes.
How many of you guys know what the sign warns about? Give the car a quiet ride... (Pedestrian crossing.)
2. Introductory part. — Tell us why you need to know the rules of the road? Children's answers.
- Look at the picture and tell me where it’s safe to play outside and where it’s dangerous.
Why? Children's answers.
— Guys, today we will talk about the types of pedestrian crossings and the rules for crossing the street.
- Open your notebook and write down the topic of our lesson. - What have you done)? — I opened my notebook and wrote down the topic of the lesson. 3. Main part. - Look at the pictures. What is a pedestrian crossing? What types of pedestrian crossings are there? Children's answers.
— There are several types of transitions. The first type of pedestrian crossing is called an underground pedestrian crossing. To avoid getting run over by cars and to avoid trouble, you can cross the road through an underground passage. It is indicated by this sign. Take a picture of the road sign “Underground pedestrian crossing” and paste it into your notebook.
- What have you done)? — I pasted a picture. — Sign the road sign. — I signed (a). — There is a path underground. Even the little ones know about it. In order to cross the road, everyone must walk along it.
— The second type of pedestrian crossing is called an elevated pedestrian crossing. You can cross the road not only under cars, but also above them: on a special bridge - that is, an overhead pedestrian crossing. Glue the road sign “Elevated pedestrian crossing” into your notebook and sign it.
— I pasted (a) and signed (a). — The overpass will never let us down: The road is pedestrian It is always free.
- We will have a rest.
Take off your headphones and stand up. Physical exercise “Pedestrian crossing”.
— The third type of pedestrian crossing is called a ground pedestrian crossing. It is indicated by this sign. This sign tells us where we can safely cross the road. Guys, what is another name for an above-ground pedestrian crossing? - Zebra.
- Why do you think? — Because the zebra horse’s coloring also consists of alternating black and white stripes. — Glue the road sign “Ground pedestrian crossing” into your notebook and sign it.
This sign is of this kind: It is on guard for the pedestrian. We cross the road together with you in this place.
— When crossing the road you need to be very careful and follow the traffic rules. Remember the rules for crossing the road. 1. Approach the road - stop. 2. Before crossing the street, look left, then right. 3. You must wait until the cars stop in front of the pedestrian crossing. Drivers from a distance should notice the pedestrian and brake in front of the zebra crossing. When the cars stop, you can go. 4. You need to constantly look both ways when crossing the road, because the situation on the road may change. 5. If the cars have already left, then wait at the “Safety Island”. — Is it possible to cross the street? - No. You must cross the road at a calm pace, you cannot run!
— Cross the street only at pedestrian crossings!
There is a pedestrian sign, which means the path is open for us. Here is an underground passage, It will take us to our goal, Go down the steps, And don’t be at all scared. And the above-ground one is friends with us. And he will serve as an assistant. - Now we'll play. The game is called "Pedestrian Crossing". Didactic game "Pedestrian crossing". You need to correctly place pedestrian crossing road signs in the picture and sign them. 4. Final conversation. — What did we talk about in class? — We talked in class about the types of pedestrian crossings. Control questions:
— What is a pedestrian crossing? — Name the types of pedestrian crossings — Why is a pedestrian crossing called a “zebra”? — How to cross the road correctly? Walk across the street, pedestrian, where the sign indicates “Crossing!” And always and everywhere follow the Road Code - the traffic rules law! — Close your notebooks. Take off your headphones and you can relax.
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Road safety lessons for kids
Little ones very rarely find themselves on the road alone without adults, but this does not mean that they do not need to be introduced to traffic rules. Adults should constantly tell them what to do when near the roadway, draw their attention to road signs and reinforce the meaning of traffic light colors. Simple and important safety lessons can help with this.
Lesson 1. Road at the entrance
Road traffic begins not with a traffic light at an intersection, but with the first steps at the entrance. Cars drive near the house, near a kindergarten or school, near a store, and on wide streets. Be careful wherever cars are driving!
Lesson 2. Rules for riding bicycles and scooters
- put on a helmet before riding your bike;
- You can only ride a bike or scooter on the sidewalks. Even in the courtyard of the house you cannot drive on the road where cars are passing;
- before crossing the road you need to get off your bike or scooter;
- You can only cross the roadway at a calm pace;
- When moving along the sidewalk, you need to be careful of passers-by.
Traffic rules for preschool children
Everyone who participates in road traffic is called pedestrians. When moving with our feet, we often use sidewalks, pedestrian or bicycle paths. And to cross the roadway we use a pedestrian crossing.
A pedestrian crossing is a specially equipped place for people to safely cross the roadway. There are underground, above-ground and above-ground. Let's look at each variety in more detail.
The safest places to cross the road are above-ground and underground. Because the flow of vehicles does not interfere with the flow of people walking. They are indicated by special road signs. The above-ground type is a bridge that runs over the road, and the underground type looks like a tunnel. The second type is more common in large cities; the above-ground type is found almost everywhere: in large and small cities, on highways outside the city. These types of crossings are installed in places where vehicle traffic is more intense. They are not only safe, but also convenient for crossing the road, since people do not have to wait for the traffic light to turn green.
Ground pedestrian crossings are known to everyone - these are the so-called “zebras”. They are indicated by signs 5.19.1 and 5.19.2 – “Pedestrian crossing”:
And the horizontal markings on the road - 1.14.1, 1.14.2 - “Zebras”, which are not only white, but also red and white - indicate that the pedestrian crossing is not regulated:
Markup 1.14.3. Designed for crossing points for blind people.
Note! There is another sign called “Pedestrian Crossing” - a triangle with a red border. It is designated 1.22. In places where this sign is installed, it is strictly forbidden to cross the highway. This sign is necessary for drivers, not pedestrians - it is installed 50-150 meters before the zebra crossing. Its meaning is to warn drivers that there is a pedestrian crossing ahead, so they need to be more careful - there may be people on the road.
A controlled crossing is a crossing where traffic is regulated by traffic lights. Nowadays, in almost all cities, traffic lights are installed at crossings not only for cars, but also for pedestrians. They have only 2 signals - green and red. The first allows you to cross the road, the second warns. Pedestrians should only pay attention to this type of traffic light.
If there is no pedestrian traffic light, people must use traffic signals for vehicles, which have 3 signals - red, yellow, green. If there is no traffic light at all, the crossing is called unregulated.
To cross the road at regulated pedestrian crossings, you need to wait until the traffic light for pedestrians turns green. You cannot cross, let alone run across the road, when the red signal is on, even if there is not a single car. This poses a danger to life! It should be remembered that despite the fact that a green traffic light opens the way for pedestrians, you cannot cross the road without looking back! The car may jump out from around the corner.
Pedestrians ensure their own safety. Simple steps that everyone should remember:
- Before crossing the road, you need to stop at its edge to assess the road situation.
- Look carefully around - several times.
- Make sure all vehicles slow down to allow pedestrians to pass.
- Having completed the previous 3 steps, begin to cross the road. While crossing, continue to monitor the situation on the road.
You need to walk quickly, but not run. While running, a person does not look around, and this is not safe. When he runs, he turns his head, and this is both difficult and dangerous - you can stumble and fall to the ground. And while walking, the pedestrian will freely turn his head to the sides. There are frequent situations in which the light is red for pedestrians and green for cars (in the same direction). This happens when, along with the movement of people, a passing car is allowed to turn, crossing a pedestrian turn. In such a situation, you need to be careful if the traffic light has an additional green section.
It’s important to know: you don’t need to cross immediately when the light turns green. First, you need to make sure that all vehicles have slowed down and that there are no cars whose drivers are trying to “skip” the traffic light when its signals change.
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If, upon approaching the crossing, the green light starts flashing, and if you can see that there is still a little time on the countdown board (and they are now at almost every traffic light), cross It’s not worth it, it’s better to wait, even though the transition is still allowed at this time. A person may not have time to cross the road before the green signal changes to red, and this already poses a danger.
If the pedestrian crossing is unregulated, there is no traffic light. It is necessary to move along such a roadway with double caution. Before crossing the road, you need to not only make sure that cars have stopped and cleared the way, but also that other cars are not approaching, since drivers do not always notice people crossing the road. It will be safer to move along such crossings in the complete absence of vehicles, even approaching ones.
Note! Standing on the edge of the road or on the curb is life-threatening! There is a risk that a passing vehicle could hit a person. You should try to stand at least 1 step from the roadway.
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Lesson 3. Stop, Look, Move!
Teach your child to ALWAYS stop in front of the road, even if:
- the traffic light is green,
- people cross the roadway
- you're in a big hurry,
- the ball or scooter rolled out onto the roadway.
Look around and make sure there are no moving cars nearby. Then cross the road at a calm pace.
Lesson 4. Toys on the road are dangerous!
Balls, cars, balls, rollercoasters and other entertainment can be a disservice if they are located next to the highway.
You MUST NOT play with any toys or toys near the road; they may roll away and get hit by a car.
When crossing the roadway, you need to hold the toy very tightly or give it to your parents so that it does not accidentally fall out. Even if suddenly an object appears on a zebra crossing, you need to calmly cross the road. Adults will take the toy out of the way themselves.
Traffic rules for parents: how to cross the road with children correctly
Accidents on the roads occur regularly, so it is important for all pedestrians to remember the safety rules. It is not enough to just wait for the traffic light to turn green. There are several more important rules that all pedestrians, and especially parents, should remember. We tell you how to safely cross the road in different situations.
How to cross the road with a child
As stated in the traffic rules, pedestrians at a controlled crossing must follow the traffic lights. Before entering a pedestrian crossing, you should first assess the distance to approaching vehicles and make sure that the crossing will be safe.
You should also look carefully around (traffic police officers recommend looking three times: left, right and left again) at a controlled crossing, since drivers often do not have time to brake in time. Sometimes drivers driving in the left lane do not notice pedestrians entering the road because of cars stopped in the right lane.
You cannot stop on the roadway unless it is related to traffic safety. And even if a child drops a toy on the road, it’s not worth stopping for it. Before going out on the road, it is better to take things from the child’s hands.
If you are unable to cross the road, stop at the traffic island or median and continue driving when the light turns green again. Make sure that the child stands still and does not move forward or backward.
It is recommended to hold the child by the wrist (this will make it more difficult for him to slip out and move away from you) and lead him to your right. At the same time, you need to take your child by the hand at the moment when you are standing next to the crossing and waiting for the traffic light.
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When crossing the road, do not talk on the phone, otherwise you may not hear the signal of an approaching car or traffic controller.
Never cross the road or start crossing if you see that the green traffic light has already begun to flash.
While waiting for a green traffic light, do not come close to the edge of the road - it is better to take a few steps back from it so that the child cannot accidentally jump out or lean out onto the roadway.
How to cross the road with a stroller
Before going out on the road with a stroller, be sure to pick up your child in your arms. But the stroller itself can be rolled in three ways. It is most convenient to roll the stroller in front of you, but this is the least safe option, since strollers are lower than cars. Drivers in the second row may not notice the stroller and continue driving. For the same reason, you should not carry a stroller with you. It is better to roll it from the side, to your right. This is not very convenient, but this way you will have time to push the stroller forward or pull it back.
How to cross the road with a child on a bicycle or sled
Bicycles, scooters and sleds must be carried by hand. Hold your child in your arms or by the wrist (children should always walk to the adult's right) and carry a bicycle or other vehicle in your free hand.
Read more about how to ride a bike correctly for children and adults here.
How to cross the road with a dog
On the road you need to monitor the safety of not only your child, but also your pet. You can cross the road only with dogs on a leash. Teach your dog the “Near” command and say it every time you approach the road. Before going out on the road, be sure to shorten the leash so that the dog cannot move away from you. It is better to pick up a small dog.
How to cross the road in the dark
When crossing or walking next to the road at night or in conditions of poor visibility (for example, during heavy rain or snow), pedestrians are advised to carry items with reflective elements (for example, clothing with reflective stripes). But outside populated areas, pedestrians are required to carry such items with them.
On July 16 in Moscow, an 18-year-old student hit three children who were walking along an unregulated pedestrian crossing, accompanied by their mother and grandmother. You can read more about the incident here. As it later became known, collisions with pedestrians on this section of the road had occurred before. Blogger Ilya Varlamov said that the accident was the result of poorly organized traffic.
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Road safety lessons for schoolchildren
Every year on September 1, hundreds of first-graders rush to school. At first they are accompanied by adults, but the time comes, and the boys and girls go to classes on their own. School days are very busy, so children are not always attentive on the road. Our exercises will help you explain and remember the importance of traffic rules.
11 rules that children must follow
- Cross the street at the designated place. A pedestrian crossing with a special sign or traffic light will indicate this.
- Before crossing the road, stop, make sure it is safe, and then cross at a calm pace.
- When crossing the road, look both ways to see if there are any fast-moving cars.
- It is IMPOSSIBLE to cross the roadway when turning!
- Put away your smartphone and headphones and only then cross the road.
- It is PROHIBITED to run out onto the roadway!
- It is IMPOSSIBLE to cross the road between standing cars!
- When traveling in a car, be sure to buckle up! Don't stick your arms or head out the window.
- Take your time, be very careful! The car is very fast and does not always have time to stop immediately.
- Do not walk on the roadway, even near your house, only on sidewalks.
- Drivers may break the rules, so be aware and make sure you are safe before crossing the road.
Safety of children on the roads: twelve rules
It is difficult for parents to ensure the safety of their child, because they cannot always be nearby. Parents ensure the safety of the child at home, but at school this task falls on the shoulders of teachers. But who is responsible for the safety of a child on the roads? Regardless of whether your child goes to school on his own or you give him a ride in a car, he should know the rules of road safety.
We have collected the most important traffic and safety rules in this article. You can teach them to your children.
The importance of road safety rules for children
Unlike adults, children, due to their age, do not yet know what can and cannot be done on the roads. Without adult supervision and knowledge of traffic rules, children can put themselves at risk. Statistics show that 3% of road accident victims are children.
There can be no compromise when it comes to children's safety. By the time your child is old enough to leave the house on his own, you should teach him about road safety. When walking with your child, check in practice whether he understood the rules correctly.
Let's look at the basic road safety rules that will be useful for your child.
12 road safety rules for children
Although children should know road safety rules, they should not be given more information than they are prepared to handle. Start with a few simple rules.
1. Pay attention to traffic lights
Tell your child what each traffic light color means:
- green means "go". Only when the traffic light turns green can cars move;
- red means stop. When the traffic light turns red, all cars stop;
- yellow means slow down. When a traffic light turns yellow, cars must slow down and prepare to stop;
- the image of a person walking at an intersection is intended for pedestrians. You can only cross the road when the light is green. But before that, you need to look left and right to make sure that there is no car approaching you;
- You cannot cross the road if the image with a standing man is lit in red.
2. Stop, look and cross the road
On the way to school, your child may have to cross the road. Therefore, you need to teach your child to cross the road safely.
Explain to your child that you can only cross the road at a pedestrian crossing when the traffic light is green. If there is no traffic light near the crossing, the child must adhere to the following rules:
- look to the right and then to the left to see if there is a car driving nearby;
- if a car is driving nearby, you need to let it pass and only then cross the road;
- you cannot cross the road at a bend;
- You cannot cross the road between two stationary vehicles.
Until the age of six, a child should cross the road only with adults and hold their hand.
3. Be attentive. Don't just look around, but also listen
Explain to your child that he cannot always see an oncoming car. Therefore, before crossing the road, he should listen to see if a car is approaching. Explain to your child that he must adhere to the following rules:
- if a child hears a sound made by a car, he should stop and look to the left and then to the right;
- Explain to your child how to distinguish sounds: a loud engine noise means that a car is nearby, and a quiet one means that a car is far away.
4. You can’t run out onto the road
Children can be impatient, sometimes they run across the road to quickly get to the other side of the street. A child may also run into the road while playing.
Explain to your child that you cannot cross the road in an undesignated place or walk along it. A child can easily become distracted and let go of your hand when you cross the road, or simply run away from you. Teach your child to always remain calm when you walk down the street and never run away from you.
5. Walk on the sidewalks
Teach your child to only walk on sidewalks when they walk down the street. Show him a good example: cross the road only at a pedestrian crossing. It doesn't matter if you're walking on a busy street or not, only walk on the sidewalk to stay safe.
6. Cross the road only at a pedestrian crossing
Children often run around on the street anywhere. This can be dangerous: cars do not slow down unless there is a traffic light or warning sign nearby. Explain to your child that you can only cross the road at a traffic light or at a pedestrian crossing. If there is no traffic light nearby, the child must follow the rules stated above.
7. When you're driving a car, don't stick your arms out the window.
Children often stick their arms out of the window when driving in a car. Older children may even stick their heads out to wave at oncoming cars or shout something. Children think it's funny, but it can actually be very dangerous. A child may be injured by an oncoming car.
8. Never cross the road on curves.
Turns are blind spots for drivers. If a child crosses the road at a curve, the driver does not have enough time to notice him and slow down. Explain to your child that you cannot cross the road at a bend because it is dangerous.
9. Follow safety rules when riding a bicycle
If your child is old enough to ride a bike on his own, make sure he knows the following safety rules:
- Children should always wear a helmet before riding a bike;
- Check the bike's condition when your child is about to ride. Pay special attention to whether the brakes are working properly. If your child rides in the evening, check that the headlight works and that reflective parts are installed.
Do not allow your child to ride a bicycle on busy streets without your supervision.
10. Follow safety rules when driving in a car
You can keep your child safe in the car by installing a car seat or making sure your child is wearing a seat belt. To keep your child safe in transport, teach him the following rules:
- the child should not walk around the interior of the vehicle (minibus taxi, bus, etc.);
- if a child is standing on a bus or minibus, he must hold on to the handrails until it comes to a complete stop;
- The child should not stick his arms or head out of the window of a moving car or bus.
11. Always be visible
If your child is going out in the evening, wearing black clothes is a bad idea. The child will be safe if drivers can clearly see him even at dusk:
- if a child walks or rides a bicycle in the evening, his clothes should be light-colored or contain reflective elements;
- During the day, the child should wear bright clothes;
- If a child enters a bus or minibus, he must wave his hand to indicate to the driver.
12. Take your time
The child may be in a hurry to catch up with someone on the street or to get somewhere on time. This could be dangerous for him. Teach your child the following rules:
- the child should not rush when getting into or out of the car - this can be dangerous;
- when a child walks hand in hand with you, he should not be distracted or pull you in any direction;
- when a child walks down the street on his own, he should not rush;
- the child should not open the car doors himself, but only after you give him permission;
- The child should not play or play around in the bus or on the roadway.
7 tips to help your child stay safe on the roads
In addition, to teach your child safety rules, follow these tips.
1. A child should always be buckled up in a car. If he is still small, use a car seat.
2. When your child is sitting in the car, lock the doors so that he cannot open them while driving.
3. Teach your child all the rules in practice. For example, take him on bike rides to teach him the rules of safe riding by example.
4. Be patient when walking with your child. Set an example of calm behavior so that the child is not in a hurry.
5. Be punctual. This will help you avoid speeding and drive safely.
6. Do not use a mobile phone or other gadgets while driving.
7. Never leave your child alone in the car.
Games and activities that will teach your child road safety
Play is the best way to teach a child something important. Let's look at a few games and activities you can use to teach your child road safety.
1. Discussion. Tell your child imaginary situations and ask what he would do. For example: “During the game, the ball rolled onto the road. What will you do?" or “You're late for school. Will you run to make it in time?” Listen carefully to what the child answers.
2. Draw a poster with road signs with your child. This way the child will remember them better.
3. To remember road safety rules, road signs, etc., you can come up with a poem or song with your child.
4. For older children, crossword puzzles can be a good way to learn safety rules. You can find examples on the Internet.
5. When you walk with your child on the street, invite him to guess the sounds that you hear around him.
6. Use worksheets with tests and activities to teach your child rules. You can download such tests for different age groups.
A few facts about road safety
1. In 50% of road accidents, the victims are pedestrians or cyclists.
2. Wearing a bicycle helmet reduces the likelihood of serious injury from a collision by 40%.
3. Following speed limits reduces the likelihood of injury during a collision.
4. Child car seats reduce the risk of injury to children in road accidents by 54 - 80%.
5. Proper use of seat belts reduces the risk of injury by 51%.
6. When you reduce your speed by 1 km/h, you reduce the risk of an accident by 2%.
Make learning safety rules fun for your child. Otherwise, the child will not perceive what you tell him. You can join forces with other parents and organize activities that teach children about road safety. Children, as a rule, have a highly developed imagination. They may exaggerate what you tell them. Therefore, be careful: your task is to teach the child, not to scare him.
Related links:
- How to keep your child safe
- Child safety when riding a bicycle
- Safety rules: teaching children without scaring them
- Ten ways to talk about safety
- More articles on children's health
