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Drivers need plenty of time to slow down and stop, especially in wet weather.
Using a mobile phone to call or text a friend while you are walking can easily distract you from the dangers of traffic.
You should walk one behind the other at bends in the road, or at night, or if there is a lot of traffic.
When school crossing patrols are controlling the traffic, wait until they signal you to cross the road. Always cross in front of them.
Watch out for hidden driveways when walking on the pavement.
Never cross roads on bends, or just before the top of a hill, unless you have a really good view.
Every day 26 children aged 7-10 are injured on our roads! The first step to staying safe is learning the Green Cross Code.

You must not carry a passenger on your cycle unless it is specially designed to do so.
When riding your bike, wear fluorescent clothes in the daytime and reflective clothes in the dark. If you're out at night, make sure you're bright!
Almost twice as many boys as girls are killed, or seriously injured in pedestrian and cycle accidents!
If riding with others on busy, or narrow roads, you should ride one behind the other.
Make sure that you can always see and hear well. Don’t listen to your personal stereo or talk on the phone when you are riding your bike.
A bike that is too big or too small can affect your balance, so make sure your bike is the right size.
You should never lead an animal whilst cycling.
If cycling training is offered at your school, do sign up for it! It's really fun and will teach you new skills!

It is against the law to not wear a seatbelt in a car.
Triangular road signs are WARNING signs! Find this, and everything else you need to know about staying safe on the roads, in the Handbook.
When someone's driving, red and amber traffic lights mean STOP! Look out for these and other signals next time you're in the car.
Road signs with BLUE circles tell you what you MUST do! Signs with RED circles tell you what you MUST NOT do!