Risen to protect: train children in road traffic safely!

Risen to protect: train children in road traffic safely!

The safety of our children in road traffic is the focus of an initiative of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen roundabout. As insuedthueringen.de Hans-Günter wisdom that carelessness in traffic can have serious consequences-and not just for drivers. Children are particularly at risk, which is why preventive measures are of great importance.

A special highlight of the last events was a reaction game in which the little ones had to react to different colors. These exercises are intended to help train children's responsiveness and to sensitize them to the dangers in road traffic. The game promotes happy learning that stimulates the children to be attentive.

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The program "Children in Road Traffic" (KIS), which was launched by the German traffic watch, is all about awareness of the little ones in daycare age. As can be read on Kinderkinder.dguv.de , the measures begin with a consultation that is individually tailored to the needs of the daycare centers. Here, reactionability and configuration of movement are treated centrally, and the educators receive special exercises that take into account the motor and cognitive potential of the children.

The highlight of this cooperation is the traffic safety day in which children, specialist staff and families can act. Visitors are given the opportunity to ask questions about traffic safety and take part in action elements such as movement course and a traffic sign forest. This is how the topic is anchored in a playful and sustainable manner.

Current figures on traffic safety

The numbers are alarming: In 2023, over 27,000 children died in Germany in Germany, with 44 tragic died - 22 as pedestrians, 13 as a passenger in cars and 4 as cyclists, such as the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) on bmv.de . This illustrates the urgency of better protecting children in road traffic.

To counteract this, various programs are supported, including a new campaign with the popular pumuckl. This comprises ten videos that are intended to bring children and parents to important topics such as crossing the road and traffic rules. There are also initiatives that address child protection in the car and ensure that children up to 12 years or less than 150 cm are secured in child seats. At the moment, 99.5% of the children are secured in the car, but only about 35% correct.

Through these comprehensive programs and initiatives, it becomes clear that there is a common goal: to increase the safety of our children in road traffic and to sensitize them to the dangers. Every contribution counts, and through effective measures we can create a safer traffic environment for the youngest.