{"id":1074,"date":"2022-10-14T02:45:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T02:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/defensivedriving.com.au\/perth\/?p=1074"},"modified":"2026-10-17T04:42:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T04:42:33","slug":"teaching-road-safety-rules-to-kids-defensive-driving-schoolperth-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/defensivedriving.com.au\/perth\/teaching-road-safety-rules-to-kids-defensive-driving-schoolperth-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Children Basic Road Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Children learn road safety through clear explanations, regular practice and the example set by adults. Teaching a few simple habits early can help children become safer pedestrians, passengers and cyclists.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Stop before crossing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Teach children to stop well back from the kerb and never step onto the road suddenly. They should look and listen carefully for approaching traffic.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Use safe crossing places<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Whenever possible, cross at pedestrian crossings, traffic lights or locations with good visibility. Young children should cross with a responsible adult and hold their hand.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Understand traffic lights<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Explain that a red signal means stop and a green signal means proceed only after checking that traffic has stopped and it is safe. A yellow light warns that the signal is changing.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Use footpaths correctly<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Children should walk on the footpath and remain away from the kerb. Where no footpath is available, an adult should choose the safest possible route and provide close supervision.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Be visible and alert<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Bright clothing can help drivers see children more easily, particularly in poor light. 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