Here are some practical tips for children to follow:Hold the hand of a »

responsible adult (younger children).Walk along the

»pavement and don’t run. Always walk on »

the house side of the pavement, or closest to the shops or paddocks.At driveways , stop »and look up and down to see if you can see any

vehicles entering or exiting.Driveways can be dangerous. Watch for vehicles blocking the pavement. If a vehicle is blocking the pavement:check inside the vehicle to see if there is a driver

»if you can see a driver, stop a couple of metres

»away and see if they are going to moveif you cannot see a driver, look for signs that the

»vehicle may be about to move, such as exhaust fumes, reverse lights or engine noiseif there is no driver in the car and the engine is

»not running, walk around the vehicle on the house sideif there is no room on the house side, walk

»carefully around on the road side, looking and listening for traffi c from all directions; or cross the road using the kerb drill.

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Safe walking tips

for children

INFORMATION SHEET no.2

Make sure children know how to

walk safely if they’re old enough to

walk on their own or with friends.

For more information visit

http://education.nzta.govt.nz