To understand the dangers that are involved as a teenager when using the road or riding wheeled vehicles
Apply strategies to keep themselves and their peers when in these environments |
Analyse strategies and their effectiveness to keeping road users safe
Discuss the rules applied to teenagers when used wheeled vehicles |
Pedestrians
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Pedestrians (including those on skateboards, scooters and roller blades) are generally considered vulnerable road users even though they aren't in a car, as they have limited protection in the event of a crash. Being struck by a car can lead to serious injuries. Consider the fact that the average weight of a mid-size car is approximately 1600kg. Compare this figure to a 15-year-old boy who weighs 60kg. The car is more than 26 times heavier than the boy. When an individual is struck by anything so much heavier than themselves, they are likely to suffer extensive injuries.
Speed is a substantial factor in pedestrian accidents. Studies show that pedestrians have a 90% chance of surviving a car crash at 30km/h or below, but less than a 50% chance of surviving an impact over 45 km/h.
While there are many laws and regulations put in place regarding pedestrian safety, pedestrians need to take responsibility for their own safety.
Number of pedestrian deaths in Australia
2016 - 172
2017 - 178
2015 - 164
2014 - 152
2013 - 166
2012 - 160
Write response in your exercise book
If the statistics and percentages mentioned above are true. Why are school zone still at 40km/p/hr? What can you personally do as a pedestrian to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you?
If you need help the following links may put you on the right direction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w82pwP35_BA&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl0JojWH1rQ
Speed is a substantial factor in pedestrian accidents. Studies show that pedestrians have a 90% chance of surviving a car crash at 30km/h or below, but less than a 50% chance of surviving an impact over 45 km/h.
While there are many laws and regulations put in place regarding pedestrian safety, pedestrians need to take responsibility for their own safety.
Number of pedestrian deaths in Australia
2016 - 172
2017 - 178
2015 - 164
2014 - 152
2013 - 166
2012 - 160
Write response in your exercise book
If the statistics and percentages mentioned above are true. Why are school zone still at 40km/p/hr? What can you personally do as a pedestrian to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you?
If you need help the following links may put you on the right direction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w82pwP35_BA&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl0JojWH1rQ
Cycling
When it comes to your safety while riding a bicycle, being street-smart and aware of yourself and your surroundings goes a long way. There are many hazards in the road environment and, even if an accident is not your fault, it’s your body that’s on the line.
Write response in your exercise book Research, or use your own knowledge, to expand the following list of safety tips. Your behaviour
Your environment
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Road rules for Bicycleswww.nsw.gov.au/topics/roads-safety-and-rules/bicycle-safety-and-rules
Bicycles are vehicles, so before you ride or cycle on public roads it is important to understand the rules of the road – particularly those related to cyclists. Referring to www.rms.nsw.gov.au, complete the road rules relating to cyclists. Complete & upload onto Google classroom |
Road Safety
Recent Australian road fatality data (from May 2018) shows that:
During 2017, there were 1,226road deaths.
There were 480 deaths in the first five months of 2018. This is 21 deaths (4.6%) more than the same period in 2017.
Critical inquiry - Write response in your exercise book
In New South Wales, the number of road deaths per 100,000 people has dropped over the past 40+ years, from 28.9 in 1970 to 4.99 in 2017. Analyse the reasons for this occurring. Use the following graph and scaffolding on the attached document to help you structure your answer http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/statistics/fatalitytrends.html
During 2017, there were 1,226road deaths.
There were 480 deaths in the first five months of 2018. This is 21 deaths (4.6%) more than the same period in 2017.
Critical inquiry - Write response in your exercise book
In New South Wales, the number of road deaths per 100,000 people has dropped over the past 40+ years, from 28.9 in 1970 to 4.99 in 2017. Analyse the reasons for this occurring. Use the following graph and scaffolding on the attached document to help you structure your answer http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/statistics/fatalitytrends.html
Remember: To analyse means -> to identify and examine the reasons. Then explain the relationship between them.
Complete & upload onto Google classroom
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Road Safety Campaigns
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Too many people die and are injured in accidents on Australian roads. According to the Australian Government's Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities, there were 1255 road deaths in 2017. This is a slight decrease from 1300 fatalities in 2016. The effects of any road accident can be devastating for families and society as a whole. The annual economic cost of road crashes in Australia is enormous – estimated at $27 billion per year – and the social impacts are devastating.
Financial costs of road accidents (and associated injuries) include:
The social and emotional costs of road accidents (and associated injuries) include:
NSW Victoria Queensland
Don't trust your tired self Pillow – you can't fight sleep. What is your sixth sense?
Stop it... Or cop it. More drug tests, more places, more often Let’s change the way we look at speed
WA SA
Motorcyclists – ride to arrive Slow down before things get hairy
Must be a metre Mobile distraction – it's nota good look
Write response in your exercise book
Review ANY two current road safety campaigns from the link roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/index.html. For each campaign:
Financial costs of road accidents (and associated injuries) include:
- loss of employment
- workplace disruption
- legal costs
- cost of treatment (hospitilisation, rehabilitation, etc.)
- repair of vehicle.
The social and emotional costs of road accidents (and associated injuries) include:
- loss of quality of life
- emotional trauma
- pain and suffering of family and friends
- reduced contact with family and friends.
NSW Victoria Queensland
Don't trust your tired self Pillow – you can't fight sleep. What is your sixth sense?
Stop it... Or cop it. More drug tests, more places, more often Let’s change the way we look at speed
WA SA
Motorcyclists – ride to arrive Slow down before things get hairy
Must be a metre Mobile distraction – it's nota good look
Write response in your exercise book
Review ANY two current road safety campaigns from the link roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/index.html. For each campaign:
- Summarise what they hope to achieve
- The targeted group
- How they could improve their campaign
- The likelihood to achieve their goals