Year 7 students across the Isle of Wight have received a lesson in road safety that could save lives. The Isle of Wight Council’s road safety team commissioned The Riot Act Ltd to deliver its pedestrian safety theatre education show, ‘What went down’, to school children across the Island. Statistics show 24% of Island pedestrian casualties in the past 5 years have been aged 16 years and under. The leading contributory factor in pedestrian incidents is ‘failure to look’, which could be a result of being distracted by the roadside, such as using a mobile phone. The performance and workshop focus on distractions, peer pressure and the consequences of road traffic collisions within local communities. Lewis Campbell, the council’s road safety officer, said:
“We commissioned this drama performance to help young people to think about the importance of road safety, especially those who have just started secondary school and may be travelling independently to school for the first time. “Equipping children with this knowledge encourages them to make responsible and safe decisions as pedestrians throughout their school years and beyond. A huge thanks to The Riot Act for delivering another successful tour.”
Pupil feedback has been very positive. 1 student has said:
“I have learnt how to be safe on the roads when I am with my friends and without my friends. “I now know how important it is to stay safe on the roads because there could be severe consequences. I also know it is not safe to mess around on the road or by the road as people could get injured by an oncoming car.”
Basic road safety can be taught at a young age by parents, in fact leading by good example is a foundation for early years education. Simple guidance at a young age is vital in many day to day challenges in a childs life,
builds a childs confidance and it should give parents the peace of mind as their children become more responsible for their actions as they get older. Many times I have witnessed parents dragging their children across pedestrian crossings whilst the red man is visable, such bad practices are simply not a good example to set. Even if you are in a hurry it is always better to arrive late than not at all.
Schools should be for learning acedemic subjects, that’s why they have intensive training and responsibility.
I saw a silly Fcuker driving an old1975 N reg Ford Escort along the
Military Road on Saturday he was driving like a maniac
On the wrong side of the road overtaking many other vehicles
I then saw him pulled up in the car park on the right before
you get to the Wight Mouse Inn
Smoke was coming from the bonnet
2 silly old Fcukers were with the vehicle
Just shows all ages are idiots!
Why is there NO Law and Order on Island Roads.
I would employ 2 Police Motorcyclists to patrol this road
24/7 365 days a year to keep this Dangerous Road Safe.
1 could start from Blackgang and the other from Freshwater
They would meet in the middle and just keep go up and
down.
Sounds like the worst job ever. Don’t think you would get many takers.