Road safety and young children

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CARRS-Q is pleased to announce a new initiative to keep kids safe
 
Our latest safety campaign is all about kids: children aged 3 — 9 who are at risk of becoming involved in pedestrian/vehicle crashes.

Research has shown us that, until the age of nine, children’s perceptual and cognitive abilities are not sufficiently developed to allow them to make sound judgements when they’re crossing roads. It’s hard for them to judge vehicle distances and speeds. What’s more, many crashes occur when they impulsively run out between parked cars.

Please click the link above to read more practical information about how you can keep your children safe around cars.  This information is particularly relevant to our kindergarten given our proximity to the very busy shopping centre car park.