The main road safety messages for each story are listed below, however each page of the Teacher’s Notes provides extensive discussion points of the relevant important issues for that story.

• The emergency services are there to help us - we must learn how best to use them.
• It is very important to be seen when out and about, especially in the dark. At night, pedestrians and cyclists need to wear something reflective, so drivers can see them clearly.
• Cars can be dangerous. Many crashes happen because drivers are driving too fast. Crashes also happen when pedestrians (often children) step out on to the road without stopping first, to check if it is safe.
• All road users need to be careful - not just drivers. Pedestrians must keep looking and listening for unexpected dangers There can be dangers even on the pavement, when cars cross driveways.
• Our bodies are fragile and can get hurt easily. Wearing protective clothing, like helmets and pads, help to protect our bodies when cycling or skating; seatbelts protect our bodies in the car.
• We must always ‘stop, look, listen and think’ before crossing a road. We must use ‘safer places to cross’ wherever possible.
• It is important to play in safe places, well away from traffic, and to stay close to the grown-up who looks after us.
• It is important to hold hands with a grown-up in order to keep safe when out and about.
• Traffic islands help us to cross safely. We must learn how to use them.
• Children must listen carefully and follow instructions from people who look after them.
• We must always stop at the kerb before crossing the road, so we can look and listen for traffic.
• School Crossing Patrollers (lollipop ladies/men) can help us to cross the road safely.
• Vehicles move at different speeds and some people move more slowly than others. Be especially aware of the difficulties faced by people with disabilities when out and about.
• We need to use all our senses to keep safe - but especially sight and hearing - when we are outside, near traffic, looking and listening all around.
• We need to know the meaning of the different coloured lights: traffic lights for drivers, and crossing lights for pedestrians. ALL road users have to obey rules to keep safe.
• Pavements are for pedestrians to walk on, well away from the dangers of traffic that travels on the road.
• Drivers need to concentrate to drive safely, so passengers must never distract the driver.
• Roads can be dangerous, so we must be very careful when crossing the road, and we must use safer crossing places, such as Pelican crossings.
• It is important for all passengers to wear a seatbelt to keep safe in the car - always set a good example to others.
• We must use trains safely - whether an overground train, or an underground tube. When we wait for the train we must stand away from the edge.
• Different weather conditions can make it difficult for drivers and pedestrians to see, or be seen, clearly. Extra care is needed in bad weather.
• There are many different types of vehicles found on our roads. We must learn to recognise them and know the sound each makes.
• Driving too fast is dangerous - the faster a car is moving, the longer the time it takes to stop.
• We must always get in and out of all vehicles safely - on the side that is farthest away from traffic.
• When we are tired, we don’to concentrate well, can make mistakes, and don’t react to things as quickly as usual.
• It is important to find and use safer crossing places, such as Zebra crossings.