Driveway Safety
Tragically one child, often a toddler, is run over in the driveway
of their home every week in Australia.
Studies have tested the rear vision of a number of popular cars and
results show that there is a large “blind zone” behind
most cars.
What can you do to keep your child safer?
• ALWAYS SUPERVISE your children whenever a vehicle is to be
moved - hold their hands or hold them close to keep them safe.
• If you’re the only adult around and need to move a vehicle,
even just a small distance, PUT CHILDREN SECURELY IN THE VEHICLE WITH
YOU while you move it.
• ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO PLAY IN SAFER AREAS AWAY FROM THE DRIVEWAY
& CARS - the driveway is like a small road and should not be used
as a play area.
• MAKE CHILD ACCESS TO THE DRIVEWAY DIFFICULT – for example
use security doors, fencing or gates
At Kidsafe House, a fence separates the driveway area from the house and play area and creates a safer play area for children. Note: There is no substitute for supervision of children in and around vehicles.
Where are your kids? Child safety in your driveway is a 4 page brochure on driveway safety outlining the facts and also what you can do to prevent such a tragedy. Arabic / Chinese / Korean / Vietnamese |
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For more information about Driveway Safety see the Road Safety publications section of this website
You can also request a free child road safety enquiry package from Kidsafe NSW by calling (02) 9845 0890 or by emailing the Road Safety Coordinator
This web page has been developed as part of the Child Road Safety
Initiative, funded by the Motor Accidents Authority and based at Kidsafe
NSW.