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Precautions taken in everyday life to help avoid risk or injury to road…
Precautions taken in everyday life
to help avoid risk or injury to road users
Pedestrians
Zebra crossing
Jaywalking laws
School speed zones
Heavy vehicle laws
Getting drivers license
Pathways
Bike and pedestrian lanes
Eyesight checks for drivers
Drivers
being alert and aware, not driving while tired,
Not driving while being intoxicated
Driving slower in wet weather conditions
Slowing down at speed bumps/roundabouts
Looking all ways before turning
Staying within the speed limit
Not breaking too fast- give time and space
Stay one metre away from cyclists
Two hands on the wheel at all times
Not having their phone were they can see the screen
Take a break when tired and set timers for breaks when going for very long drives, they can also take turns if with others
Wearing a seatbelt
being respectful of the road and following the rules such as safety limits.
Cyclist
Wear helmet
Brightly coloured clothing (neons)
Look out for drivers
Ride at a brisk pace (going too slowly can be hazardous for other vehicles on the road).
Use a bell to signal others
Alternate gears for different terrains
Use bike lanes
Wear protective and athletic gear
Red/yellow light reflecting plates at the front and back of the bike
Certain rules (Road Users Handbook) for drivers to be cautious with bike riders
Reflecting plates on wheels for the night
Motorcyclist
Wear a helmet
Wear protectiveprotectve shoes
Wear covering thick clothes
Dont weave in the lanes
Stick to the speedsped limit
Leave a longer gap between cars as you are more likely to be in the cars blindspot
Aware of surroundings
Diont drive under the influencent
Passenger
Wear a seatbelt
Do not go in a car if the person is drunk
Do not distract the driver
No phones in the front seat
Don't give directions
Do not touch any unnecessary buttons
Child seat must me in the middle seat at the back to reduce impact from the sides incase of a crash
Dont talk to the driver