1. A few simple messages to keep us safe Nottinghamshire County Council In Car Safety

2. Drivers of cars have lots to look out for when they are driving: So, they don’t need distractions from passengers Busy junctions or roundabouts Cyclists and pedestrians Road works Checking road signs

3. In Car Safety Argued with your brother or sister in the car Kicked the back of the drivers seat Changed the music or radio station Complained because you are bored Unfastened your seatbelt whilst the car is moving Opened the windows without permission So, hands up please if you have ever:

4. In Car Safety Take a book to read Play electronic games or listen to music We can help to prevent boredom ? Play I Spy, or Rock Paper Scissors How can we help? - 1

5. In Car Safety How can we help? - 2 We should always wear our seatbelts, even if it’s only a short journey You will also help the driver if you check that other people in the car are wearing theirs

6. In Car Safety How can we help? - 3 We shouldn’t touch any controls without the drivers permission. This includes: The heating Windows The radio, or whatever music is playing

7. In Car Safety How can we help? - 4 Drivers should never use a hand held mobile phone, but if the drivers phone does ring you can answer it for them. It’s safer not to relay a conversation as this will still distract the driver The best thing to do is tell the caller that the driver will call back later, when you’ve stopped

8. In Car Safety You can help to keep the journey safe