Road safety education at primary school generally focuses on passenger and pedestrian safety. Children begin to take more responsibility for keeping themselves safe on the road – such as remembering to use a seat belt, being safe on and around public transport, selecting safe places to cross roads and using the correct road crossing procedure. In Years 4 to 6, bicycle education also becomes a key focus. However, up until age 12 most children do not have the skills and experience to be safe in complex traffic without supervision.
Although out of print, many schools will have a copy of RoadSmart in their resource centre or library. While a new resource for primary schools is being developed, schools can purchase RoadSmart Discussion Prints and CD ROM from the VicRoads Bookshop and download the selected activities from this page.
Primary school programs and resources:
RoadSmart Discussion Prints
Bike Ed
Traffic Safety Storybooks
Travel On (METLINK)
Street Scene (RACV)
| Year level |
Primary aged children |
| Description |
Teaches children to walk, play and travel safely, using classroom activities, experiences in real traffic situations and take home activities |
| Materials |
- Set of 12 full-colour discussion posters (many schools will have the RoadSmart Teacher Resource Books in their libraries)
- CD-ROM
- Teacher resource books are out of print, but check your school’s resource centre as many schools will have the full RoadSmart kit
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| Sample |
Take-Home Activity Sheet: Stop, Look, Listen, Think! [pdf 74KB] - about crossing the road safely (VELS Level 1-2)
There and back safely [pdf 58KB] - on planning safer pedestrian routes to school and for other common journeys (VELS Level 3)
Staying safe while having fun [pdf 55KB] - on safe play when near roads and traffic (VELS Level 4) |
| Orders |
VicRoads Bookshop (03) 9854 2782 |
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| Year level |
Primary aged children in Years 4 to 6 |
| Description |
Bike Ed teaches children the skills and knowledge required to ride a bicycle safely using both simulated and on-road environments. It also helps develop responsible behaviours, attitudes and decision-making skills |
| Materials |
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Instructor’s manuals
Outdoor activity checklists
Vehicle and activity cards
Certificates and parent/carer information sheets
Video: Here’s your bike, Ed! (award winner)
| Sample |
Gearing up for Bike Ed - Bicycles and bike bits [pdf 772KB] - about different types of bicycles and their components (VELS Level 3-4)
Handling and riding skills [pdf 417KB] - practical activity on braking in normal circumstances and in an emergency for children aged 7 to 12 years (VELS Level 3-4)
Way to Go! Bicycle Safety – Before you ride (pdf 322KB) – for children aged 7-12 years
Becoming a safe road user (pdf 290KB) – for children aged 10-12 years |
| Orders |
VicRoads Bookshop (03) 9854 2782 |
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| Year level |
Pre-school and Primary-aged children |
| Description |
Set of storybooks with audiotapes |
| Materials |
Four storybooks, each with a read-along audiotape:
- Don’t Forget the Cheese, Pa! - pedestrian safety
- When Penny Was Mum - safe play
- The Surprise Visit - passenger safety
- First Best Friends - travelling to school safely
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| Languages |
Tapes are available in English, Arabic, Khmer, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese. Text translations in these languages are available on request. |
| Orders |
VicRoads Bookshop (03) 9854 2782 |
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| Year level |
Primary-aged children |
| Description |
A comprehensive public transport program which includes:
- Teacher resource guide
- Classroom visits by specialist teachers
- Assistance with excursions using public transport and bonus travel vouchers for schools.
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| Registration |
Register for Travel On
Tel: 9619 5241 (METLINK) |
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| Year level |
Primary-aged children (Prep to Year 6) |
| Description |
RACV Traffic Safety Educators are available to visit primary schools to deliver classroom sessions from Prep to Year 6. |
| Materials |
Each school visited also receives a Teacher Guide that includes a range of integrated teaching ideas and activities, and provides curriculum links. |
| Contact |
RACV Tel: 9790 2924 |
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