Dangers on the road
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe dangers around roads and explain how to stay safe.
Key learning points
- We should wear bright colours at night near roads.
- Before crossing, we should look both ways and listen.
- We should use a pedestrian crossing, like a zebra or pelican crossing, if possible.
- Holding a trusted adult's hand will keep us safer near roads.
Keywords
Pedestrian - a person travelling on foot, including in areas where vehicles might go
Zebra crossing - a section of road painted with black and white stripes where vehicles must stop to let people cross
Pelican crossing - a section of road controlled by traffic lights where vehicles must stop to let people cross
Common misconception
It is safer to run across the road.
Running is less safe because we might trip over. Additionally, running makes us less aware of our surroundings.
Teacher tip
Identify dangerous crossings near the school and discuss how to cross safely, with the use of pictures, street view or maps to support. If you have a local crossing guard, include a picture of them in the lesson (with their permission) so pupils are familiar with them.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
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Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.If there is an emergency in the water, someone can alert a to help and call the emergency services if needed.
Q5.Who makes up the emergency services?
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Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is a pedestrian?
Q2.Match the pedestrian crossing with its definition.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.At a pelican crossing, it is only safe to cross the road when the person shows on the traffic light.
Q5.When we are near roads, we should look out for any other pedestrians or using the pavement.
Q6.Who can help us to cross a road safely?
To help you plan your 3 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Dangers on the road, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 3 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Dangers on the road, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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