Road Safety Education & Training - Road Users

Drivers
62% of all road crashes involve car users. Most drivers have not read the Highway Code in years – could you describe the front cover of the Highway Code? The Road Safety staff promotes pre driver education in schools, encourages courses such as Pass Plus for newly qualified drivers, and advanced driving for more experienced drivers. Publicity campaigns are supported and a range of information leaflets available for either individual use or for larger scale distribution.

• Speed
• Drink
• Drugs
• Vehicle
• Winter
• Holidays
• Sleep
• Women Drivers/Safety
• Mobile Phones
• Motorway Driving
• Advanced Driving
• In-Car safety
• Learning to Drive
• Emergency Procedures

Get in Lane

This one-stop shop means that young people are just a click away from finding easily understood information on any aspect of driving. The interactive tests such as hangover calculators, reaction tests and the wheel of misfortune quiz are a fun way for young people to learn more about the dangers of drink driving, speeding and fatigue.

Motorcycling
There is no doubt about it – When it comes to thrills, motobikes are a bit special. There is also no doubt that the rider of a powered two wheeler is more at risk on the road than any other road user. Crashes involving bikes are on the increase and this is a trend throughout Scotland. Although the numbers in North Lanarkshire are relatively low, a careful watch is being kept on the situation. Compulsory basic training is available through commercial organisations and also training leading to the formal Test. North Lanarkshire's Road Safety staff will support any activities that encourages safer riding such as Bike Safe Scotland, a scheme promoted by the Police. Promotional work carried out by the West of Scotland Road Safety Forum is also being supported. Advanced rider training is also recommended. Resource packs are available on loan. These are designed to help you prepare for your theory and practical test.

Pedestrians
Most people think crossing the road is a relatively simple task. Unfortunately 3,500 people are killed or injured each year on our roads as pedestrians. In fact Scotland has one of the highest child pedestrian accident rates in Europe. One moment of carelessness or inattention even on the quietest street can have fatal consequences. For this reason both adults and children have to be regularly reminded by publicity campaigns of the risks involved crossing the road. This is particularly the case for children who find it difficult to judge speed and distance. The Green Cross Code is taught in schools and other road crossing strategies. It is important that the rules are understood by children and not just memorised. Special work is currently taking place in North Lanarkshire to develop practical training schemes for children to supplement class teaching. Other aspects of pedestrian safety are promoted such as conspicuity, the dangers of personal stereos, and crossing near buses and ice cream vans.