For thousands of
children in Hanover, their school days will begin this weekend. On the daily
way to school, there are bus stops, zebra crossings, traffic lights - and other
tricky situations. In eight videos, the HAZ gives clear tips on how first
graders can cope with their way to school independently and safely.
Hanover's
first-graders celebrate their school enrollment at the weekend, and the new
school day starts on Monday. To get to class and then back home safely, the
students should also know the most important rules in traffic. The HAZ invites
every year at the start of school to the big festival of the HAZ campaign Safe
Way to School. Because of Corona, the tips are digital this year: as videos to
watch together with the children.
Ulrich Drewitz
from the traffic watch in Hanover and Greta Prochworuk participated in the
videos. The seven-year-old is already looking forward to her first day of
school. Here are their tips:
How do I cross a
zebra crossing?
Attention is
required at a zebra crossing. Because the cars don't always stop as they
should. Seven-year-old Greta Prochworuk also stretches her arm forward to get
attention.
How do I behave at
a traffic light?
In this video,
Greta shows together with Ulrich Drewitz from the traffic watch in Hanover how
to behave properly at a traffic light. Should you still look to the left and
right, even if the traffic light is green? Greta explains.
How do I behave on
the curb?
The first walk
slowly, then really look and finally quickly cross the street: In this video,
Greta behaves in an exemplary manner. There is also a tip to draw drivers'
attention to yourself.
How do I get out
of a car correctly?
This video is
about trips in the parents' car. What do you have to consider? Ulrich Drewitz
from the traffic watch in Hanover emphasizes, however, that it is best not to
bring children to school by car. "The best thing to do is to walk."
How do I behave at
a bus stop?
It is important to
keep your distance at the bus stop - both to the curb and when waiting with
other children. "No crowds," recommends Drewitz.
Why is a safety vest so important?
The last tip of
the small HAZ video series for the start of school comes from seven-year-old
Vitus Meyer from Barsinghausen. "A safety vest and light-colored clothing
help drivers to be seen better," says Vitus. Especially in the dark
season, children with reflective clothing are easier for drivers to recognize.
