Road Safety

Road Safety

The goal of road safety is to make our roads safe for all users, at all times of the year.

Drivers need to stay alert, slow down, and follow the rules of the road.

There are three main threats to road safety:

  1. Distracted driving
  2. Not wearing seatbelts
  3. Impaired driving

All three of these can easily be avoided:

  • Don’t use your mobile device while driving - opt for hands free if you must make a call or require directions.
  • Wear your seatbelt every time you are in the vehicle.
  • And arrange for a sober driver if you are planning on drinking alcohol, consuming cannabis or using substances.
Click here for more information on Safe Driving

Within a moving car, car seats are an important tool to keep children safe and secure. They can help prevent serious injury when installed and used properly. For more information on car seat safety, recalls, how to choose a car seat, and installation tips visit: Child car seat safety (canada.ca)

Other road users, like cyclists and pedestrians, should also follow the rules of the to keep our roads safe for all users. Using active transportation methods like biking and walking are great ways to stay active and get from one place to another, however we also want to ensure we are being safe while on or near roadways.

Click here for more information on Cycling and Pedestrian Safety

Resources for Educators

Empower Students

Curriculum Connections

  • Sign your class up for the ‘Ride Smart’ program - Designed for Grades 4-7, this program equips students with life long skills through safe cycling education. Experienced instructors will be present at all Ride Smart events. For more information, please contact Krista Linthorne: krista.linthorne@opp.ca

Events

 

In Canada, every year we see an average of 1,300 child pedestrians injured, and 700 child bicyclists injured.

Traffic congestion and unsafe driver behaviour are common in school zones during drop-off and pick-up times. This can put our children at risk of injury.

What can you do to reduce traffic congestion and create a safer school zone?

  • Watch this presentation to learn more about how your school can promote Active Safe Routes to School (youtube.com)
  • Use active transportation whenever possible
  • Create an idle-free school zone
  • Create a ‘walking school bus’ or ‘bicycle train’
  • Teach your students common road signs, to be alert and be seen

 

Share this page