Our whole school was fortunate to experience the NRMA Roadshow on Thursday - it was fantastic! Dan was a great presenter and we all learned so much! Some of the key points were:
* Grip - we need grip on our tyres and shoes to keep us safe. Harry sat on a board with grip and couldn't be pushed... then he had air blasted underneath his board, with no grip and he zoomed all around the hall!
* Carseats - we learned that we MUST be in a booster seat by law, until we are at least 7 years old. We can stay in the booster seat to ensure that our seatbelts pass over our collarbones and our hips.
* Behaviour in the car - Children should take something in the car to distract themselves, so that they do not distract the driver. Read a book, colour in, play with a toy... but leave the driver to concentrate on the road.
* Safety door - the door of the car on the kerbside or footpath is the safety door. Always use the safety door to leave the car.
* Crossing the Road - Children should hold an adults hand when crossing the road to help them to be safe, and seen whilst crossing.
* Types of helmets - Did you know that specific helmets are designed for specific things? Skateboard and scooter helmets are designed for backward impacts. Bike helmets are designed for forward impacts. It is recommended NOT to wear skateboard helmets when riding a bike.
* Fitting a helmet - helmets should be forward on the head, two fingers above the eyebrows, and straps tightened to only fit two fingers under your chin.
* Replace helmets after they have had one knock as the foam becomes compressed and compromised and cannot be guaranteed to keep you safe. Be sure to buy a helmet with the Australian standards ticks (or NZ).
* Be Bright, Be Seen - wear something bright when you are riding your bike - be seen.
* Grip - we need grip on our tyres and shoes to keep us safe. Harry sat on a board with grip and couldn't be pushed... then he had air blasted underneath his board, with no grip and he zoomed all around the hall!
* Carseats - we learned that we MUST be in a booster seat by law, until we are at least 7 years old. We can stay in the booster seat to ensure that our seatbelts pass over our collarbones and our hips.
* Behaviour in the car - Children should take something in the car to distract themselves, so that they do not distract the driver. Read a book, colour in, play with a toy... but leave the driver to concentrate on the road.
* Safety door - the door of the car on the kerbside or footpath is the safety door. Always use the safety door to leave the car.
* Crossing the Road - Children should hold an adults hand when crossing the road to help them to be safe, and seen whilst crossing.
* Types of helmets - Did you know that specific helmets are designed for specific things? Skateboard and scooter helmets are designed for backward impacts. Bike helmets are designed for forward impacts. It is recommended NOT to wear skateboard helmets when riding a bike.
* Fitting a helmet - helmets should be forward on the head, two fingers above the eyebrows, and straps tightened to only fit two fingers under your chin.
* Replace helmets after they have had one knock as the foam becomes compressed and compromised and cannot be guaranteed to keep you safe. Be sure to buy a helmet with the Australian standards ticks (or NZ).
* Be Bright, Be Seen - wear something bright when you are riding your bike - be seen.