walk to school safely with living streets! international walk to school month october 2013
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Walk to school safely
with Living Streets!
International Walk to School Month October 2013
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Did you walk to school this morning?
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Why is it good to walk to school?
1. It’s FUN!!!
5. Learn road safety skills4. Safer roads3. It’s good for the planet
2. It’s good for your health
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Did you use a crossing on your way to school this morning?
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Why do you use a crossing?
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How many different crossings do you know?
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Zebra Crossing
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Pelican crossing
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Puffin crossing
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Toucan crossing
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Did you know…?
• There is a special crossing for horse riders! It is named after the mythical winged horse, Pegasus.
• The Panda crossing existed in the UK in the 1960s. It was replaced by the Pelican crossing.
• Pedestrian refuges or traffic islands are placed in the middle of wide roads when there is no crossing point to help you cross safely.
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Crossing the road safely
• Use a crossing or your school crossing patrol.
• Use The Green Cross Code. • Think first• Stop• Use your eyes and ears• Wait until it is safe to cross• Look and listen again• Arrive safely
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Safe crossings in your area
• Do you think a safe crossing point should be included on your walk to school?
• Write to your MP to ask for safe routes with smarter crossings.
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Strider says…
Remember to walk to school
safely!