Road safety advice for children

To make sure people are safe, the right installations need to be in place. This includes having suitable traffic control measures such as speed bumps to make vehicles slow down. We help here by supplying merchandise that is reliable and effective. With our items, both drivers and pedestrians can go about their business safely.

The danger of roads

If you are a parent, chances are you have had a moment where your child did something that gave you a scare. You could have lost them, or maybe you turned around to see them running towards a busy street. Children boost our adrenaline levels in various ways. What you need to do is protect them in a way that is both natural and sensible.

With road safety in particular, there are simple steps you can take to ensure your child's safety. At the same time, you will keep your own stress levels low.

Crossing

Safely crossing the street while following pedestrian rules and keeping your eyes on traffic by looking both ways sounds simple. But you need to consider things from a child's perspective. Their goal, be it a friend or the ice cream truck, is over there. They are over here. Kids think about details at the speed of light. As a result, it makes sense that they will see something and run straight for it.

You should replace this behaviour with something more sensible. When they see something across the street, get them to ask permission to cross. Then, have them cross with you safely. It will teach them to slow down, observe, and only cross when they know it is safe to.

Pedestrian and traffic signals

Your child needs to understand the importance of pedestrian and traffic signals too. As evidenced by the actions of numerous adults, it is difficult to instil a comprehension of them at young ages. You can work to enhance society and safeguard your kids by ensuring they understand these traffic control measures.

As part of such an approach, you have to avoid dangerous behaviours in front of them. Running recklessly across the road to beat the green walk sign timer could teach your kids to become reckless. Youngsters learn by example, so set a good one for them.

Speak to us if you need traffic control measures

At Barrier Mart, we are one of the most trusted names when it comes to supplying traffic management items. Our collection includes speed bumps. They come in commercial, and car or light vehicles variants. Not to mention, we have a host of barrier products available that can protect other areas.

So, if you need traffic control installations, please get in touch. We can supply the bumps, barriers, bollards and more, and also install them nationwide.