At Farrall’s Group, safety is at the heart of everything we do, and Road Safety Week 2024 provided the perfect opportunity to engage with our local community and promote awareness. Through hands-on activities and engaging presentations, we helped educate children about staying safe around roads, highlighting the critical importance of awareness and responsibility.
Bringing Road Safety to Life at Guilden Sutton Primary
The week began on Monday with a visit to Guilden Sutton Primary School, where our team delivered tailored road safety presentations to each class. The sessions focused on essential skills, including safe road-crossing techniques, understanding how speed impacts safety, and staying alert in busy environments.
After the classroom sessions, students got a unique opportunity to step outside and explore one of our trucks. They learned about blind spots using a practical demonstration with rubber spots, emphasizing how drivers’ visibility can be limited. This hands-on approach gave the students valuable insights into the challenges drivers face and how to stay safe around large vehicles.
Engaging Schools at DangerPoint
From Monday to Thursday, we extended our efforts to DangerPoint, the safety education centre we proudly sponsor. Schools visiting the centre participated in interactive road safety talks in the simulated road setting, reinforcing key lessons about safe behaviour around traffic.
To enhance the experience, a Farrall’s Group truck was stationed at the centre, where students could explore the vehicle inside and out. This practical exposure complemented the theoretical knowledge, helping students better understand road safety from both a pedestrian’s and a driver’s perspective.
Making a Lasting Impact
These activities go beyond one-off events—they form part of our long-term commitment to fostering safer communities. By equipping children with vital road knowledge, we aim to empower them to make safer decisions and reduce the risk of accidents.
Road Safety Week serves as a powerful reminder of the shared responsibility we all have in making our roads safer. At Farrall’s Group, we are proud to contribute to this mission and are committed to continuing these efforts for the benefit of future generations.