Back To School -
Road Safety Awareness
26.08.23
KEEPING our students safe
as new school year begins.
With pupils returning to primary and secondary schools
in the coming days, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are
emphasising the importance of vigilance for drivers and
are encouraging proactive discussions between parents,
guardians, teachers and children about road safety. |
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The first week of school
is always a very busy time, some children will be
attending school for the first time and others getting
used to new routines and drops off points. Being more
cautious around pedestrians and whilst students are
entering and exiting buses is important as schools
reopen.
Parents and guardians in Inishowen are being urged to talk about road
safety as part of back-to-school preparations. By
planning their route, ensuring to always wear seatbelts,
and encouraging students walking and waiting on buses to
tune in to their surroundings and be mindful not to be
distracted using their mobile phone. Drivers are
encouraged to remain observant and slow down, drive
within speed limits, pay extra attention as children
head back to school and leave extra time for your
journeys.
Things you can do to help near the school gates:
• Take a school bus or carpool
• Park nearby and walk / cycle the rest of the way
• Check bike is in good working order in advance and
plan the route to identify potential hazards
• Always wear a helmet when cycling
• Always wear high visibility clothing when walking or
cycling
• Drive safely and obey the speed limits
• Park so that your child can leave the car on the
footpath side away from traffic
• Pay attention to other children at the side and behind
your car when parking, dropping off
• Park so you don’t block the flow of traffic or the
access for emergency vehicles
• Do not park in a way that would block the school
entrance or exit, residents’ driveways or junctions |
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