Children's safety in public transport

Are there any rules of behavior for children on public transport? The question is far from idle. Firstly, any transport is a zone of increased danger for any person, and even more so for a child. And secondly, many children absolutely do not know how to behave in transport. They run, jump, make noise, climb onto seats in their shoes, it happens that they paint the interiors of buses and trolleybuses with all sorts of designs, break and even cut chairs with knives... A familiar picture, isn’t it? And the most important and terrible thing is that young passengers often endanger their lives and even the lives of other passengers.

Alas, there are no rules specifically written for children on how they should behave on public transport. There are approved rules for all passengers in general, regardless of age. But, of course, children are not interested in them. And therefore, parents need to further explain to their young brats how they should behave on trams, trolleybuses, buses and other types of public transport. Let's talk about this in more detail.

Safe behavior of children in public transport

Note to parents: if you don’t explain something to your child, he simply won’t know it. Many obvious postulates that are relevant for adults are not so unshakable for children. The solution is simple - before sending a child somewhere unaccompanied by parents, you need to talk to him about what safety rules exist in transport for children.

Among them are the following:

Don't get too close to the road. Standing on the curb is also not recommended, especially in icy conditions.
It is necessary to evaluate the trajectory of the vehicle, monitor its direction while reducing speed and approaching a stop.
People enter public transport holding the handrail.
If the child is under 7 years old, a parent must hold his hand. The baby holds on to the handrail with his other hand.
You can't stop near the doors.
You need to hold on to one of the available handrails until you can sit down.
It is prohibited to stick your arms and head out of open vehicle windows.

Please note that a child can be placed on public transport unaccompanied by an adult if he has reached the age of 7 years. It is not recommended to do this before. Prepare your child in advance for such an important process.

Travel after the age of seven is paid in full. Depending on the pricing features in the region, the price may vary. Also, in some localities and on a number of routes, there are separate rules that provide for the possibility of a child traveling at a partial price (with a discount), for example, during school hours.

From about 3-4 years old, parents should explain to children how they get to certain places. Children are taught safety rules from the same age. The child must clearly understand that he is going somewhere with his mother, father or another adult. The purpose of this is to get to a point in a city, region, or country as a whole located at a great distance from the current location.

On short routes you need to pay special attention. Tell your child why the minibus, bus or trolleybus stops. List the names of the streets, explain why we are now driving along Pushkin Street, and in a couple of minutes it will already be Svobody Avenue. Learn to distinguish between “left” and “right” and understand the essence of turns. By the age of 6, children should clearly imagine in their imagination the most frequent routes, guided by the names of stops and identification signs, places that they remember.

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Summary and presentation for the lesson “Rules of conduct for passengers in public transport”

Rules of conduct for passengers in public transport

This development was prepared for post-boarding school students (college students), but may also be suitable for future graduates of secondary schools.

Target:

instilling safe behavior skills on the roads and in transport.

Tasks:

Educational:
repeat the rules of behavior on the street, in transport;
Educational:
continue to develop skills in recognizing typical traffic situations, practice practical methods of independent decision-making; strengthen the skills of injury-safe behavior.
Educational:
continue to develop passenger etiquette (“transport” habits).

Progress of the lesson:

Hello guys.

Hello, dear guests.

Our lesson today is called “Rules of conduct for passengers in public transport.”

1 slide.

You and I, as real city dwellers, are so accustomed to using the city’s public transport that we no longer think about whether we are using it correctly.

I invite those present to consider ordinary transport situations from an unusual side: from the side of the teams “trainees” and “trainees” - and let’s conduct our lesson a little in reverse. Signs are being placed.

First, let's remember what is public transport? They list.

2 slide.
Answer: Public transport
includes buses, trolleybuses, trams and metro.

Who is the passenger? Give a definition.

3 slide.
Answer:
In the Road Traffic Rules,
a passenger
is a person other than the driver who is in a vehicle, as well as a person who enters or exits a vehicle. This means that a pedestrian becomes a passenger not when he entered a bus or other vehicle, but at the moment when he decided to do so and began moving towards the bus door. Thus, if we use any mode of transport, we are passengers.

Many people think: “Road rules apply to drivers and pedestrians. And I’m a passenger, they’re driving me, which means the driver is responsible for me.” In fact, safety and comfort on the roads and while traveling also depends on passengers, and the Road Traffic Rules have a section defining the responsibilities of passengers.

The work of vehicle drivers in large cities and busy highways is very stressful and responsible. And passengers should not create additional difficulties for drivers by distracting them by violating the rules.

4 slide.

What rules of behavior for passengers on public transport do you know?
List the rules they know.
Let's listen to the “trainees”, maybe they have some additions related to their own travel experience. Trainees speak out.

Now let's test ourselves. I will remind you of the rules of behavior in public transport, and you try to determine whether you answered correctly.

5 slide.

It is important to wait correctly for a bus, trolleybus, tram, or taxi. All city transport moves along certain routes and stops not where the driver or passengers want, but at established points called stops. Therefore, you should wait for city transport while standing at stops, without going out onto the roadway. In the absence of special areas, you should wait for public transport on the sidewalk or side of the road next to the stop sign. At the bus stop you cannot play outdoor games or run. These actions may result in falling onto the roadway and being run over by wheels.

6 slide.

It should be borne in mind that the tram stop almost always happens in the middle of the roadway and passengers have to cross the pavement. Traffic regulations require car drivers to give way to passengers walking to or from a stopped tram. But you still need to be extremely careful

and, before going to the tram, you need to look around and make sure the crossing is safe.

Exercise.

You've probably noticed that city public transport stops are usually located near pedestrian crossings.
What do you think is the reason for this? They make assumptions.
Answer:

Stop complexes are located next to crossings for the safety of passengers leaving the vehicle and approaching the stop.

When a bus, trolleybus or tram approaches the stop, behave calmly - do not fuss, do not push. Approach the door only after the transport has completely stopped. Do not stand in front of the doors, let passengers exit.
After entering the vehicle, do not linger near the doors and on the platform, go into the cabin.
Be sure to pay your fare.

Exercise.

Here is a diagram of the location of seats in minibus taxis.
Some places are already taken. You come in. What seats will you take? “Trainees” place checkers.
They give explanations. I think it’s worth testing yourself in an improvised theatrical performance - after all, we are all a bit of actors in life. Imagine that the part of the audience where your chairs are located is the interior of a minibus taxi - the most popular type of transport in our city.

“Trainees” simulate situations, “trainees” evaluate them.

Exercise.

Vanya and Gleb have physical education at college today.
On the back there is a backpack with a uniform. There are no free seats on the minibus. Show me, guys, how you will get into the minibus. (Demonstrate their actions).
Slide 7

Do not enter the vehicle with ice cream and drinks. Even if the cabin is not full, with a sharp push or braking you risk getting other passengers dirty.

Some of the rules have been drawn up for the safe passage of passengers.

In the cabin, hold on to the handrails to avoid injury during possible sudden braking.

To avoid being squeezed by the doors, do not try to sit down at the last moment before the departure of a bus, trolleybus, or tram.

According to safety requirements, passengers are prohibited from preventing the doors from closing or opening them until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. It is also dangerous to open the doors before a bus or trolleybus comes to a complete stop, because passengers may fall out of it while it is moving.
Do not lean against the doors: they may open while moving, and do not stick your head or arms out of the windows.
Do not stand on protruding parts or running boards of vehicles (why?)
Do not distract the driver by talking while driving.
You should not sleep while driving; if possible, you should monitor the situation on the road.

What do you think is the best way for a passenger to travel in public transport? (Sitting).

This is due to the fact that it is easier for a standing person to fall. But there are also dangers in transport for a seated passenger.

8 slide

If while driving there is a danger of a vehicle colliding with another object, you must take a stable position and firmly grasp the handrails (belts) with your hands; the seated passenger should rest his feet on the floor, his hands on the front seat (panel) and tilt his head forward.
In the event of a trolleybus or tram accident, to avoid electric shock, you should only jump, without holding onto the doors.

It is better to stand facing the direction of traffic in order to be able to notice the danger in advance and have time to react to it. In addition, from this position, during a collision and braking, you will fall face forward, which is much safer than falling on your back.
Umbrellas, canes, etc. pose a certain threat in case of sudden stops and braking. objects with sharp and protruding edges. They must be transported wrapped in thick cloth or paper.
It is unsafe to walk in moving vehicles instead of standing, holding onto the handrails. In these cases, the person simply does not have time to react to the threat and falls before he has time to understand what is happening to him.

Slide 9

Exercise:

Identify the mistakes of young passengers that are shown in the picture.

That is, it turns out that they violate the basic rules of safe travel on public transport.

In any public transport there are signs: “Seats for passengers with children and disabled people.”

Assignment: Mark these places on the seat layout diagram in the minibus.

But even if you are not sitting in such a place, you should still give it up to a disabled person, an elderly person, a woman, or simply an older person. You should also help an elderly person, a woman with a child, or a person with visual impairments to get off the bus or trolleybus.

Exercise.

Group No. 12 went to the Almaz shopping center for a movie show.
Two women enter the salon: an elderly woman and a young woman with a child. Your actions? (We get up and go to the end of the salon.)
A child with a huge backpack comes into the salon. Your actions? (It is better for a child with a heavy load to give up his seat or offer to hold the backpack).

It is necessary to prepare for the exit in advance, if possible, move closer to the doors. After stopping and opening the doors as passengers begin to exit, do not push or fuss. It is within your power, for example, to help elderly passengers, disabled people and children. Small children traveling with adults leave after them.
When exiting public transport, do not stop in front of the doors, but move to the side so as not to interfere with the exit of other passengers.

When you get out of the vehicle, you again become a pedestrian, and, therefore, you must again obey the requirements of the rules for pedestrians. Be especially careful if you need to cross to the opposite side of the road: your path is only along the crossing!

Exercise:

6 people got off the bus. Three of them crossed the road from behind, two went around the bus in front, and one remained at the stop. How many people acted in accordance with the traffic rules?

Answer:

One.
You have to wait until the bus leaves the stop and only then cross the street. 10 slide.
So,

let's repeat:

1. What topic was covered today?

2. What did you not know before?

3. Is it really necessary to follow the rules of travel on public transport? How justified are they?

4. What rule would you add from yourself?

5. Which rule do you consider unnecessary?

6. Now let’s test your attention and memory. I'll give you notes. Exercise:

Check out what rather important rule that needs to be followed at the beginning of a trip is not mentioned here?

Don't forget: the rules must be followed by both. The popular saying, “What goes around comes around,” works just like the famous “boomerang rule.”

And now - a short video summary:

11 slide.
Video.
As you can see, there is nothing new here either, you were simply briefly repeated everything that has already been said. This is due to the fact that such a segment of the population as passengers appeared simultaneously with transport, and the commonality of its use determines the observance of certain rules for comfortable and safe travel.

Remember: by violating the rules for using public transport, you not only create inconvenience, but also endanger your life and the lives of many passengers and passers-by!

12 slide.

Thank you all for your attention.

Internet sources of information:

https://life.mosmetod.ru/index.php/item/pravila-bezopasnogo-povedeniya-passazhirov-v-gorodskom-transporte

https://studopedia.ru/1_127627_lektsiya—bezopasnost-v-obshchestvennom-transporte.html

https://aif.ru/dontknows/infographics/samye_bezopasnye_mesta_v_transporte_infografika

https://xn--j1ahfl.xn--p1ai/library/programma_transport_i_bezopasnost_dorozhnogo_dvizh_204654.html

Child on the subway

The metro is free for children under 7 years of age. In this case, a separate seat is not provided - the baby is in the arms of an adult who accompanies him.

Safety of children in public transport on escalators:

hold on to the handrail;
be on the right side;
stand facing the direction of movement;
do not touch immovable parts.

It is recommended to carry children under 7 years of age when using the escalator.

The following rules apply on the platform:

it is forbidden to go beyond the boundary line (you need to show the child what it looks like);
it is necessary to free up space so that passengers can get out;
It is allowed to enter the carriage after passengers wishing to leave the carriage have done so (when explaining this to the child, emphasis should be placed on this).

If the child is under 7 years old, he or she must be held by the hand on the platform.

Child safety rules for parents in subway cars:

you cannot lean against the door of the carriage;
you need to hold on to the handrail;
prepare for departure in advance;
After the announcement of the door closing, disembarkation and embarkation should be stopped.

Explain to children where handrails are convenient for them. You should also display a passenger-to-driver device that can be activated to provide communication in the event of an emergency.

Railway transport

Train with passenger cars

When ensuring safety in public transport such as a train, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

It is better to buy seats in cars located in the center of the train rather than in the “head” or “tail”. This is explained by the fact that the central part of the train will be least likely to be damaged in a collision.
Give preference to places that are located opposite to the movement of the train.
Find out in advance where emergency exits are located. Usually there are 2 of them per car.
If your fellow travelers look suspicious or do not inspire confidence in you, it is better not to turn off the light in the compartment and try not to fall asleep.
When traveling in a coupe, never leave the door half open. This will give other passengers unnecessary information.
Keep all important documents and valuables close to you at all times. When you go to bed, place them under your pillow.
Do not drink alcohol in the company of unfamiliar people. This dulls vigilance.

Actions in case of a railway accident

It is prohibited while the vehicle is moving to try to open the doors of the carriage, stand on the steps or lean out of open windows.

The stop valve should only be used in very serious situations. If this occurs, it is not recommended to stop the train in places where it will be difficult to evacuate people (tunnel, bridge).
Your luggage should not contain flammable items, toxic or chemical substances.
If you smell burning or strange smoke, you should immediately inform the conductor about it.

When braking sharply, firmly grasp the handrails and rest your feet on the seat or wall to stabilize your body. It is better to lie down on the floor of the cabin. After waiting out one blow, you should not change position; subsequent blows, stronger ones, are possible. Only when it becomes clear that the train has finally stopped can you get up.

It is necessary to immediately leave the train cabin, because there is a high risk of fire. If you decide to leave the car through the emergency window, then do it on the left side, i.e. where there are no railway tracks.

Child on a bus and trolleybus

Rules for the safety of children on public transport (bus, trolleybus) can be combined into the following simple guide:

Before boarding, you need to wait until people wishing to leave the vehicle get off. To do this, the passage is cleared.
There is no need to linger at the door - people are walking behind, and the child must remember this.
You should not smear the seat or other objects with your feet - your feet should always be tilted downwards.
They don't eat on transport. This is especially true for cakes, ice cream, pies, etc. Limit your consumption of drinks - during the trip you can be harmful to your health.
Noise is not the best travel companion. Explain to your child that shouting and talking loudly is prohibited.
Show how to hold on to the handrails to avoid falling. The support must be maintained until the vehicle stops. Then you can release the handrail to get out. During the exit, it is also recommended to hold on.

As already noted, up to the age of 7, in transport, the parent holds the child in his arms. There are several such places on trolleybuses and buses. The quantity may depend on the capacity of the transport. As a rule, the first two are intended for disabled people, passengers with children, elderly people and pregnant women. They are located behind the driver.

Don’t forget to teach your child to treat other people politely and to give way to representatives of the categories of citizens listed above.

Where should seat belts be? All buses that transport passengers intercity are equipped with seat belts.

Should a child seat be provided for infants? Similar to the rule described above, an accompanying rule has been introduced. In accordance with it, buses that provide intercity transportation services (a route of more than 50 km are considered as such) must have separate seats for transporting passengers aged 0 to 12 years. Child restraints look like special seats equipped with seat belts.

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You cannot eat ice cream or cake on transport.

It is necessary to explain to children that transport is not a canteen. Firstly, it is not hygienic. There are a lot of bacteria around, many hands touch the handrails and there is a high probability of intestinal diseases. Secondly, you can dirty innocent people. You can also make up a fairy tale on the fly about a baby elephant (or a bear cub, it doesn’t matter) who was eating ice cream in a trolleybus; it began to melt and drip directly onto the passengers standing nearby. Another point is that the driver can brake if necessary, and all the contents have a high risk of falling out on a nearby sitting or standing neighbor. It would also be useful to remind you that you should not throw candy wrappers. We must try to convey to the child that it is clean where there is no litter! These are the rules!

What to do in case of fire or accident

To ensure that the safety of children in transport is maintained even in difficult emergency conditions, they need to be familiarized with a set of basic rules, including the following:

You need to be in the middle of the cabin - this increases the chance of avoiding damage in the event of an accident.
Seated places are the safest. If a child notices that there are live objects in the cabin, they should not touch anything with their hands or other parts of the body. You need to go outside as quickly as possible while remaining calm.
If passengers begin to panic due to an accident or fire, a stampede may occur. The solution to the problem is to use the emergency exit by tearing out the cord and pushing out the glass (sometimes a button is installed instead of the cord).
If a fire occurs, you must leave the cabin. If this cannot be done, you should evaluate your location. Once the fire extinguisher is nearby, the equipment is removed and used to extinguish the fire.
If a bus or trolleybus falls into the water, you need to wait until it is half filled with water. Next, the child dives and swims to the exit, crosses it, and swims out.
In the event of a fire, you need to call 112, and also notify the driver if this has not been done previously.
In any difficult situation, you can use the button to open the door in an emergency and provide free access to the exit.

Explain to your child that in the event of an accident or fire, you need to remain calm. Panic and slowness are extremely undesirable. Decisions and actions must be consistent and balanced - in this case, you can trust your child to use public transport independently. Safety and transportation of children are regulated by basic rules, and this applies not only to the metro, but also to trolleybuses. Tell your children about the possible consequences of their violations, give practical advice while on the bus with them.

Bottom line

It is very important to familiarize children with the rules for traveling on public transport in advance, long before the moment when parents can let the child “travel” around the city on their own.

Adults also do not need to forget about the rules for transporting small children, hold their hands, and monitor their safety. This is especially true for traveling on the subway and crossing intercity routes. Please note that his behavior in transport depends on how careful you are and how succinctly and clearly you can present information to your baby.