Friday 14th September 2001

Education Back on Agenda

Children to be taught about road safety again

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[nmilton]

Not before time, but like "who cares?" said, why did it ever stop ??

[Jason F]

Agreed.. I still look both ways, even when crosing a One way street ( Thats just to avoid London Cabbies mind )

[manek]

quote:Agreed.. I still look both ways, even when crosing a One way street ( Thats just to avoid London Cabbies mind )

...and rampant cyclists... -Manek-

[phil hill]

When I as a kid I had to do the "cycling proficiency" test before my folks would let me out on the public highway. Don't laugh, this taught me what to expect of other road users, how to ride on the road etc. I am still an occasional cyclist (fair-weather only these days....), but the example being set by many adult cyclists leave much to be desired. It's a bit like the Horse vs Car argument (hmmm, seen that some where else recently......) about considerate behavour to other road users. The point I want to make is there doesn't even seem to be this fundamental level of education any more, so what do you expect these people to be like when they get a car ??

[big rumbly]

I echo your sentiments. I remember when I passed my cycling proficiency test, gave a great sense of pride.

[Tabs]

Totally agree.I've still got my triangular badge and certificate awarded 36 years ago!

[campbell]

I remember I did the test 3 times and past on the thurd one even after running over the police man during the emergancy stop but it was funny and i can still remember what the cat on TV would say when I cross a road and I will teach it at my niece and nephew the power of the green cross code Why did they ever stop teaching it at the schools Bunch of numpties me thinks

[phil hill]

Don't know about any cats, but I remember Tufty the Squirel and Kevin Kegan in a '70 bubble perm explaining the green cross code. Are you confused with Charlie the cat ?? This could degenerate into kids TV if we're not careful........