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In 2005, Almost 17,000 11-16 year olds were killed or injured on the roads in Britain - on bikes, in cars, or crossing the road.
- Familiar roads - Just because we're used to crossing or cycling on certain roads, doesn't mean they can't be dangerous.
- Distraction - An accident can happen in a second, so it's important to be alert on the roads and not be distracted by mates, mobiles or anything else.
Most teenagers have experienced at least one of the following:
- A road accident or near-miss, on the way to or from school
- Stopping a friend from an accident by pulling them back or calling out their name
- Being knocked (or nearly knocked) off their bike
- Being distracted by chatting to friends or on their mobile when crossing the road
Pedestrians
- Think about what you're doing when you're crossing the road and don't get distracted by your mates
- Listening to music or chatting on a mobile phone while crossing the road is distracting, and you won't be able to concentrate properly on the traffic
- Don't take chances when you're crossing the road, cars may not be able to stop, wait for a big gap in the traffic. It's safer if you use a crossing!
Cyclists
- Make sure you're skilled at cycling before riding on busy roads. Cycle training is the best way to do this
- Learn the Highway Code and the traffic laws and be considerate to other people on the road, including pedestrians
- Make sure that your bike is working well - front and back lights are working, back reflector is clean, breaks are working and tyres are in good condition
- Wear a helmet (around half of cycling injuries are to the face and head)
- Wear light coloured clothes, so you can be seen by others. Fluorescent clothing in daylight and reflective at night is best
- Before starting off, turning, overtaking or stopping make sure you look to the sides and behind you to see what is happening. Always give clear hand signals to show other road users what you intend to do
- Don't listen to music or use a mobile when you're cycling, or talk to your friends if they're cycling with you, you need to concentrate on the road
Passengers
- When you're in a car, make sure you wear your seat belt. In a crash you could kill or injure yourself or anyone else in the car if you don't
- If you think the driver is driving too fast or mucking about, it's ok to tell them to slow down or stop being 'stupid'
- If you think that the driver has been drinking or taking drugs, don't get into the car with them
