Road Safety for Children
Safe Steps: A Complete Guide to Child Road and Traffic Safety
T.C Lekitlane
Safe Steps: A Complete Guide to Child Road and Traffic Safety
by T.C Lekitlane
Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young people aged 5–29 worldwide. Yet most of these deaths are preventable. This guide covers the five areas where children need protection on the road — walking, riding in vehicles, cycling, playing near traffic, and the school commute. Drawing on guidance from the World Health Organization, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the CDC, and Safe Kids Worldwide, this book gives parents, caregivers, and educators clear, practical steps to keep children safe. No scare tactics — just knowledge that protects.
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Introduction: Why Road Safety Matters for Children
Road traffic crashes kill approximately 1.19 million people every year worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. More than half of those deaths are among vulnerable road users — pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. For children and young adults aged 5–29, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death globally.
Nine in ten road traffic fatalities occur in low- and middle-income countries, even though these countries have around 60% of the world's vehicles. But no country or community is immune. Every parent, caregiver, and teacher has the power to reduce these numbers — not by frightening children, but by teaching them clear, consistent habits that become second nature.
This book covers the five main areas of child road safety: walking safely, riding in vehicles, cycling and wheeled sports, the school commute, and staying safe near traffic in general. Each chapter gives you age-appropriate guidance, backed by the best available evidence from organisations like the WHO, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Safe Kids Worldwide.
The goal is simple: to equip you with the knowledge to protect the children in your life, whether you are walking to school in a bustling city, driving through a quiet suburb, or teaching a child to ride their first bike.