By Mekhala Joshi
September 14, 2022
Instruct your child to use the footpath, cross on the zebra crossing and avoid the small space between parked vehicles as it is unsafe.
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You should stress the urgency and gravity of ignoring road safety rules, which can be done without showing your child disturbing photos of road accidents.
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Some Indian roadways have train crossroads. Maximum safety is provided at railroad crossings, but children must be cautioned of the danger and avoid playing near them.
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Remind your child to keep their focus constantly on the road during outings. Keeping an eye out for quiet vehicles, like electric bikes and scooters, is also necessary.
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No matter how confident you are that there is no traffic or have plenty of time to cross, make it a rule to never run across the street.
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Texting while walking across the street should be evaded at all costs. They risk breaking road rules or even having mishaps due to their lack of focus on traffic.
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Make your children aware that curved roads are the most dangerous places to cross the road and must be avoided.
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The next time you and your child need to cross the street, ask them, “Where is the safest spot to cross this road?”
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Above all, always follow the road safety rules yourself, as children are most likely to imitate the adults around them.
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