Always wear a seat belt, and wear it correctly so it can offer you the best protection in a crash. You're twice as likely to die in a car crash if you do not. Even on short journeys, familiar journeys and at low speeds, not wearing a seat belt can be fatal.
Children must use a child car seat until they're 12 years old or 135cm tall, whichever comes first. Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt. Find out more about child car seats.
Obey the speed limit, at 35mph you are twice as likely to kill a pedestrian as at 30mph.
Slow down outside of schools, children can act impulsively. Watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and people scooting to school
We understand that not everyone can walk, cycle or scoot to school, if you have to travel to school by car why not try Park and Stride. Park further away from the school gates and walk the remainder of the journey. It can help reduce congestion near the school and help make the area around the school a safer and more pleasant environment for everyone. Families can become more active and healthy.
Don't use your mobile phone whilst driving. Making or receiving a call, even using a 'hands free' phone, can distract your attention from driving and could lead to an accident.
Don't drink and drive. Any alcohol, even a small amount, can impair your driving, so be a safe driver don't drink and drive.
The new interactive Tales of the Road - a highway code for the young road user contains new and updated tips to stay safe whilst travelling to school.