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Children are only physical and emotionally ready to cross the road ‘safely’ at the age of eight years – young scholars should therefore not walk to school on their own; the safest route to and from school should be looked for and each parent should accompany the child on that route until he/she is sure that the child knows it; always make sure that your child is visible when walking or cycling to school, especially in winter months when it is still dark when children walk or cycle to school; helmets are compulsory for all cyclists – make sure your child’s helmet fits correctly and that it is always tied securely; set good examples for your kids in traffic situations – children learn best by imitation.
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