Why is it important to teach traffic safety to children?
The answer to this question seems obvious: Children do not fully understand the potential results of a traffic accident. Characteristics of children in traffic include the following:
- A child's height causes visibility problems for the child and drivers.
- Children have difficulty estimating speed and distance.
- Children have difficulty dealing with multiple distractions.
- Although young children can be trained to cross streets, they are easily distracted and may respond impulsively.
- Children walking alone tend to behave more responsibly than children in groups.
- Many children have difficulty determining right from left and in determining the importance and direction of sound.
- Many children believe the safest way to cross a street is to run.
Therefore, Road Safety Series is created and designed to educate children on traffic safety - safe travel to and from school, use of seatbelts, pedestrian crossing, watching out for cars, cycling rules and school bus safety.
The books in this series are filled with facts, illustrations and fun activities that will nurture them to become better road users.
Road Safety Series:
SMART KIDS ON THE STREET is available in six levels:
1. Pre-School Guide
2. Beginner's Guide
3. Primary Guide
4. Intermediate Guide
5. Secondary Guide
6. Advanced Guide
