Course : Road safety and accidents

1) Study the presentation and discuss road safety: 

2) Study the different kinds of road accidents in the link that follows:

3) Reflection:

Which slide or fact surprised you the most?

 What is one thing you think all teenagers should know about road safety?

4) Task:
Each group discusses two questions :

• Why do most accidents happen?

• What do you think is the most dangerous behaviour for young pedestrians? Why?

• How can passengers help make a car ride safer?

• Do you see unsafe behaviour in your area? Give examples (no names).

• What responsibility should cyclists have?

Tip:  sentence starters:

• I think… because…

• In my neighbourhood…

• A safer choice would be…

5) Mini Case Scenarios: 

1. “You’re with friends crossing the road. The light is red but the street seems empty. They want to run across. What do you do?”

2. “A driver is using their phone next to you. Do you say something? How?”

3. “You’re on the back seat, and your best friend refuses to wear a seatbelt. What’s your reaction?”

Focus on:

• expressing opinion

• giving suggestions

• polite disagreement

6) Wrap-up reflection: 

What is one small thing you will do differently the next time you’re near the road or in a car?