teacher resources
Our Street Resources provide teachers with downloadable lesson plans, activities, and educational materials to integrate road safety into PDHPE classes. Designed to engage students, these resources cover key topics such as risk awareness, decision-making, and safe driving behaviors. By bringing real-world scenarios into the classroom, they help young drivers develop the knowledge and skills needed to stay safe on the road.
Teacher resources
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Vulnerable road users
The road is there to share and road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re in a car or truck, walking on and around the road, we can help keep ourselves and others safe.
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Travelling on the safest route
The fastest route isn’t always the safest route. Around 44 per cent of fatalities on country roads are on two‑way roads with no centre barrier and a 100km/h speed limit.
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Purchase safer vehicles
When choosing your next car put safety high on your priority list—opt for one with a high safety rating to help keep you, your passengers and other road users safe.
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Safety around trucks and buses
Due to their size, trucks and buses have larger blind spots than the average car. This means that these drivers may not always be able to see you.
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Country driving
Driving in country, rural and remote areas of NSW can be a challenging task. Environmental factors such as different road conditions and design, higher speed limits and increased roadside hazards contribute to a greater risk and severity of a crash on country roads. Understanding these unique challenges is essential before you set off on your drive.
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Mobile phones and distraction
Driving is a complex task. Anything that takes your mind or eyes off the road, or your hands off the wheel, not only compromises your safety, but that of everyone else on the road. No phone call, email, message or post is worth risking your life or someone else’s.
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Fatigue
Being tired can affect your driving by reducing concentration and alertness to dangers as well as slowing your reaction times. It can also cause a microsleep—where you briefly fall asleep unintentionally. If this happens while driving, it can cost you your life.
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