CHILDREN AND ROAD SAFETY: ATTITUDES, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOUR OF 11 AND 12 YEAR OLDS

This report outlines the results of a survey of 2231 Year 6 students from 61 schools in the New South Wales State and Catholic school systems. The goal of the survey was to assess changes in students' knowledge, attitudes and reported behaviours regarding the passenger, pedestrian and cyclist road safety topics following exposure to the 'Street Sense' road safety program. The program is aimed specifically at primary school students from years Kindergarten to Year 6. (a)