Road Safety

STOP, LOOK, LISTEN AND THINK AROUND DRIVEWAYS

Parents have a role to play when it comes to driveway safety. Your young child counts on you to supervise them near vehicles, separate play areas from driveways, and see where they are at all times.

Remember to:

• Supervise

When your child is around driveways, they should be actively supervised by an adult who is holding their hand. Ensure that young children are placed securely in a vehicle before moving it.

• Separate

Treat the driveway like a road. Do not let your child use the driveway as a play area. Separate play spaces from garages and driveways. Home features, including fences, high handles on garage doors and self-closing doors or gates, can help.

• See

All vehicles have blind spots. Even though reversing sensors and cameras can help reduce blind spots, it can still be hard to see a small child until it is too late. Do not become complacent. Get into the habit of walking around your vehicle before starting it, especially when leaving an area where a young child could be present.