Key road safety messages K-6
Support a consistent approach to road safety education with the Key Road Safety Messages developed by Transport for NSW.
These messages underpin road safety resources and are embedded throughout the 2024 K–6 PDHPE syllabus, helping schools deliver clear and consistent road safety learning.
All communication with students and families should help reinforce these road safety messages.
Pedestrian safety
| Early childhood | Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Always hold a grown-up’s hand When a grown-up’s hand is not available, hold a pram, bag or clothes Always cross the road with a grown-up | Hold a grown up’s hand when you cross the road Hold a grown up’s hand when you’re on the footpath Hold a grown up’s hand when you’re in a car park | Hold an adult’s hand when you cross the road Use a safe place to cross the road | Stop! Look! Listen! Think! every time you cross the road Use a safe place to cross the road |
Passenger safety
| Early childhood | Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Always buckle up your seatbelt Always leave your seatbelt buckled up in the car Always get in and out of the ‘Safety Door’ | Click, clack, front and back Always buckle up in your seatbelt Get in and out of the car on the footpath side Wait till the bus has gone and then use a safe place to cross the road | Click, clack, front and back Always buckle up in your seatbelt Get in and out of the car on the footpath side Wait till the bus has gone and then use a safe place to cross the road | Click, clack, front and back Always buckle up in your seatbelt Get in and out of the car on the footpath side Wait till the bus has gone and then use a safe place to cross the road |
Safety on wheels
| Early childhood | Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Always wear your helmet when riding your bike or wheeled toy Always ask a grown-up where it is safe for you to play | Always wear a helmet when you ride or skate Ride your bike in a safe place away from the road | Always wear a helmet when you ride or skate Ride your bike in a safe place away from the road | Always wear a helmet when you ride or skate Ride your bike away from busy roads |
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25/06/2026
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