This is an initiative that includes educational sessions in all HEIs in our town, a total of 11.
Includes tips on bicycle and motorcycle traffic, how to act in case of accidents and school bus rules.
The Public Safety Councillor City of Lorca, Maria Belen Perez reported that the city council will launch the campaign "Road Safety Education in Colleges and Secondary Education in 2012."
Pérez Martínez explained that this is an initiative for students pursuing 1st and 3rd of ESO in our municipality, and whose aim is to improve road safety for children, concienciándoles of the importance of traffic rules and knowledge, as well as developing appropriate behavioral habits to prevent accidents or minimize these effects, especially for the life and health of people.
The campaign, coordinated by the Head of the Administrative Security Unit of the local police, Jose Juan Cantos, involves the participation of all existing institutes in the town of Lorca, a total of 11, bringing together 2,075 students.
Security The mayor noted that this initiative will be developed by the Administrative Security Unit, composed of 1 and 5 Agents Cabo.
In the same will take place in different sessions to be held a screening of videos, in addition to imparting theoretical training talks vial.
The contents programmed for the development of this campaign are:
- 1 ° ESO:
Circular with bike:
Commissioning and management (adapting to the physical characteristics, placement of seat, handlebars, etc.).
Rules on driving maneuvers, joining the movement, changes of address, travel lanes, braking, etc..
Priority between signaling.
Helmet (types, placement and obligations).
Lighting (front, rear, and reflective body catadioptric).
Rules on school transportation:
Behavior at bus stop (arrive early enough, laying on the sidewalk).
Performance inside the vehicle (access, secure luggage, seat belt, no driver distraction).
Behaviour in the descent of the vehicle (driver or passenger signs, railings and handrails, doors, cross track).
3rd ESO:
Circular motorcycle:
Elements of protection (helmet and clothing).
Commissioning and management.
Types of motorcycle (adaptation to driving the vehicle).
Rules and advice on driving (circulation, turning, overtaking, braking, cornering, etc..).
Prohibition of alcoholic beverages.
Documentation (driver and vehicle).
Insurance (required).
Common Violations (box types and sanctions).
How to act in case of accident:
Obligation to treat the wounded (all are obliged, denial of assistance).
Knowing what to do (protect the accident scene, notify emergency services, supporting victims).
What you should never do (move an injured improperly can assume aggravation of injuries, etc..)
1100 and Primary students visit the Center for Integrated Security for training to prevent accidents: "Cops for a Day"
The Public Safety Councillor explained further that the City Council of Lorca is provided a program for students in kindergarten and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Primary.
Its aim is to improve road safety for children, encouraging teamwork and develop appropriate behaviors and habits as pedestrians and travelers to prevent traffic accidents.
Participate in this initiative centers and Primary Education of Lorca, providing assistance to 500 students, who know the technical means available for this municipal service.
This action takes place at the Center for Integrated Security and Emergency, where students will "Cops for a day."
The teaching team that will develop this activity integrates the components of the Administrative Security Units, BRAVO and UPROL.
In the sessions that you will be making will proceed to the video projection and delivery of lectures and practicals.
The development of activities is as follows:
Video projections on Road Safety and theoretical talk about the content.
Power Point about activities at school.
Driver Education Track:
Signaling.
Behavior as a pedestrian.
Driver behavior as cycling.
Traffic control.
Talk about traffic and materials Safety.
Uniformity.
Transmission equipment.
Flashlights traffic regulation.
Lapas light controls.
Shackles.
Bulletproof vests.
Resistant gloves.
Vehicles.
Patrol car.
Operation of emergency items:
Beacons.
Sounders.
Endowment (flashlights, body armor, etc).
Motorcycle.
Operation of emergency items:
Beacons.
Sounders.
Protective headgear.
Van intervention.
Beacons.
Sounders.
Endowment.
Great success circuits Driver Education in public parks.
Security Councilwoman anticipated that the local police will carry out a campaign of visits to public parks, repeating the experience of previous years.
Belén Pérez stated that this initiative is providing positive results as it is welcomed by children and parents.
The purpose of this activity is that children learn through play basic behaviors in road safety as well as the basic rules of movement.
In principle this initiative is expected to develop in the parks of the Vineyard, San Jose and San Cristobal, estimated at 600 the number of participants, according to the experience of previous years.
This proposal is aimed at children aged 4 to 12 years.
The activities to be developed include the installation of a Driver Education track with the following elements:
Signaling.
Behavior as a pedestrian.
Driver behavior as cycling.
Traffic control.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca