For primary students - quick facts about road safety plus online challenges and activities.
- Every year about 70% of all injuries or deaths involving children between 5 and 14 years are related to using the road – mostly as a passenger, pedestrian or cyclist.
- The correct road crossing procedure is STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK:
- STOP one step back from the kerb or shoulder of the road if there is no footpath.
- LOOK in all directions for approaching traffic.
- LISTEN in all directions for approaching traffic.
- THINK about whether it is safe to cross the road – when the road is clear or all traffic has stopped.
- When crossing walk straight across the road. Keep LOOKING and LISTENING for traffic while crossing.
- If you are under 12 years of age you can legally ride on footpaths in Victoria. Any adults riding with you can also ride on the footpath. The footpath or a bicycle path is generally much safer than riding on the road, but watch out for cars coming out of driveways and where footpaths and bicycle paths intersect with roads.