Презентация "Road Rules"

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Among all road users - drivers, pedestrians, passengers - the most moving and unpredictable road user is a child!

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Statistics 1/3 of road accidents involving child pedestrians occurs on weekdays

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TRAFFIC POLICE data: There were 20 262 accidents involving children in 2010 ( 898 kids died and 21 149 were traumatized). This is 10% of all road accidents taken place in 2010. What’s going on around?

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How come?!

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Automobile history facts, dates & names 1885,1886 - Karl Benz & Gottlieb Daimler made the first cars 1959 -32% of households owned a car 1903 - 20 MPH speed limit 1926 - the first traffic lights in London 1934 - a speed limit of 30 MPH in built-up areas 1934 - a driving test 1934 -Percy Shaw invented the cat's eye 1935-a parking meter (by Carlton Magee ) 1951- the first zebra 1959-the three-point seat (by Nils Bohlin ) 1959- the modern pelican crossing gates 1969-lollipop men and women 1983 -wearing a seat belt 1983- wheel clamps 1992 - speed cameras

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The most comfortable way of locomotion within a city and its outskirts is a car In Russia every 6 th citizen has a private car. 1 st place: Vladivostok - 566 cars for a thousand of citizens; 6 th place: Moscow - 338 cars. Life in a city turns out to be extremely dangerous especially for an innocent and inexperienced kid. What must a child be taught? How can we prevent road accidents involving kids?

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To stay safe walking, follow these rules of the road:

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Walk Facing Traffic! In Russia choose the left side of the road and you will face oncoming traffic.

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Cross Safely! In a car-walker interaction, you can only lose! Look both ways before crossing any street. Make eye contact with the drivers. Make sure they see you.

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Be Visible! give drivers every chance to see you At daytime wear bright colors At night wear light-colored clothing and reflective clothing or a reflect vest

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Keep the Volume Down ! Don’t drown out your environment with your iPod Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear warnings from drivers.

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Hang Up and Walk ! Chatting on a cell phone while you walk is as dangerous as chatting while driving. You are less likely to recognize traffic danger.

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Walk Dogs on Short Leashes! Don't trip up other walkers or bikers with poor control of your pet. Keep your pet and yourself safe by learning proper leash walking .

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Thank you for your attention 