L7 - Road Safety Life Skills

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Road safety illustration with traffic lights and pedestrian crossing

🚗 Part 1: Road Safety Statistics and Knowledge

WALT: Compare road safety statistics and understand key safety concepts

1. According to Australian statistics, which age group has the highest rate of road accidents?

16-25 years

26-35 years

36-45 years

Over 65 years

2. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for P-plate drivers in Australia?

0.05%

0.02%

0.00%

0.08%

3. Which of these are major causes of road accidents for young people? (Select all that apply)

Mobile phone use while driving

Speeding

Fatigue

Peer pressure

Inexperience

4. The stopping distance for a car travelling at 60 km/h is approximately:

15 metres

30 metres

45 metres

60 metres

🛣️ Part 2: Road Safety Skills and Scenarios

WALT: Demonstrate understanding of safe road behaviours and decision-making

5. You're a passenger in a car and notice the driver is texting. What should you do?

6. List three safety checks you should do before crossing the road as a pedestrian:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

c) _________________________________

7. Your friend wants to drive you home after a party, but you suspect they may have been drinking. Explain what you would do and why this decision supports your physical health.

8. As a cyclist, what safety equipment should you always use? Name at least three items:

💭 Part 3: Personal Reflection and Community Support

WALT: Reflect on the importance of road safety and identify support networks

9. Explain why road safety is particularly important for young people aged 16-25. Consider physical, social and emotional health impacts.

10. Who in your community could you contact for help or advice about road safety? List three people or organisations:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________

11. Extension Activity: Create a road safety message for young people. Design a slogan and explain how it addresses one of the main risk factors for your age group.

Slogan: ________________________________

12. Personal Goal: Choose one road safety behaviour you will commit to improving. Explain your goal and how you will achieve it.

Success Criteria:

✓ I can compare road safety statistics for different age groups
✓ I can identify safe road behaviours for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians
✓ I can explain why road safety matters for young people's health and wellbeing
✓ I can identify community support for road safety issues