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Somerset Road Safety can provide a range of pre-defined packages or can create bespoke training and education solutions to address your local issues.

Somerset Road Safety aims to reduce collisions and casualties on local roads, creating safer communities and improving the quality of life for residents and visitors to Somerset.

30/08/2026

Build Confidence, Not Fear
🚶 Secondary school often means a new route and more independence.
Rather than focusing on dangers, help your child feel confident making safe decisions.
Ask questions such as:
👉 "Where will you cross that road?" 👉 "What will you do if your friends want to cross somewhere unsafe?" 👉 "How will you avoid distractions?"
Helping them think through situations builds confidence and resilience.
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29/08/2026

Heading home after your summer holiday?

Don't let the rush to get back for work or school influence your driving decisions. Tiredness, distractions and impatience can all increase the risk of a collision.

Take your time. Take a break. Arrive safely.

The holiday isn't over until everyone gets home safely.

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28/08/2026

Back to School?
Practise the Journey Together
🗺️ Before the first day back:
Take a practice walk.
Ask your child to lead the route and explain:
🚦 Where they would cross. 🚍 How they would deal with buses and traffic. 📱 What distractions they might encounter.
Giving them ownership helps them develop safe, independent travel behaviours.
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27/08/2026

🚗 One decision can change everything.

As you enjoy your holiday celebrations, remember that drink driving doesn't just affect the driver. It affects passengers, families, friends, and everyone sharing the road.

Before your first drink, decide how you'll get home.

✅ Designated driver
✅ Taxi or rideshare
✅ Public transport
✅ Stay where you are

The safest limit is none when driving.

This holiday, don't leave the decision until the end of the night. Make the safe choice before the first drink.

Because getting home safely is the most important destination of all.

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26/08/2026

Parents and Drivers Working Together
🚸 Creating safer school journeys is everyone's responsibility.
Parents are helping children learn safe travel habits.
Drivers can help by:
✅ Staying alert. ✅ Reducing speed around schools. ✅ Being patient with inexperienced road users.
Together we can help every child get to school safely.
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25/08/2026

ositive Behaviour Change Message

🚗☀️ Enjoy the holiday. Get home safely. ☀️🚗

The best holiday memories are the ones you make with family and friends, not the ones you regret the next day.

If you're planning to have a drink, make a plan for your journey home before you go out: ✅ Book a taxi ✅ Use public transport ✅ Arrange a designated driver ✅ Stay overnight

Many people believe they're "okay to drive" after a few drinks, but alcohol affects judgement long before you feel drunk.

Ask yourself:
"Would I want someone I care about sharing the road with me right now?"

This holiday, make the choice that protects you, your passengers, and everyone else on the road.

🍻 If you're drinking, you're not driving.
❤️ Plan ahead. Stay safe. Enjoy the holiday.

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24/08/2026

🚗☀️ The last week of the school holidays means thousands of family journeys across the UK.

Rushing, speeding and driving tired can turn a holiday into a tragedy.

Leave plenty of time, take regular breaks and focus on arriving safely.

Arrive safe, not soon.

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23/08/2026

Don't plan your arrival time. Plan your safety stops.

When travelling to a family holiday this week:

✔ Leave earlier than you think you need to ✔ Expect delays ✔ Take a 15-minute break every two hours ✔ Never drive tired

Changing how we think about long journeys helps keep everyone safer on our roads.

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22/08/2026

The holiday photos can wait.

As thousands of families travel before the end of the school break, remember that no booking, attraction or check-in time is worth rushing for.

Slow down. Take a break when you need one. Stay focused on the road.

The most important part of your holiday is making sure everyone arrives home safely.

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21/08/2026

Family Focus

🚗☀️ Heading away for a last-minute family holiday before the school holidays end?

The excitement of arriving can sometimes make us forget the risks of rushing to get there. Speeding, distractions and driving while tired can all have devastating consequences.

A safer holiday starts with a safer journey. ✅ Plan regular breaks ✅ Share the driving if possible ✅ Put the phone away ✅ Leave extra time

Your family need you to arrive safely, not quickly.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety and Prevention Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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