Dangers on the road
I can describe dangers around roads and explain how to stay safe.
Dangers on the road
I can describe dangers around roads and explain how to stay safe.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
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.
To help you plan your year 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 year 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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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a dangerous situation which needs immediate help
to avoid danger and stay out of harm
something that could hurt us badly
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a section of road painted with black and white stripes
a section of road controlled by traffic lights
to use, we need to check no cars are coming first
to use, we need to press a button first