Ten primary schools from across the Black Country learnt the rules of the road (21st-25th November) as part of A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd’s annual Road Safety campaign.
Almost 550 primary school pupils from across Walsall and Wolverhampton participated in road safety workshops hosted by A.F. Blakemore’s transport team and the West Midlands Fire Service.
Pupils aged between seven and eight years old received a vehicle demonstration from A.F. Blakemore’s transport team in an attempt to educate school children on the dangers of playing around vehicles and some of the safety features designed to protect pedestrians.
As a special treat the West Midlands Fire and Police service visited each school to educate pupils about the green cross code and how they deal with road traffic accidents.
Following the event each pupil was provided with a goody bag packed with reflective items to help them stay safe when walking to and from school.
A.F. Blakemore’s Driver Trainer, Pete James commented:
“This is the fourth year A.F. Blakemore has run this event and we are proud to say that around 1,550 pupils from across the Black Country have benefited from this event.
“We would like to say a big thank you to the West Midlands Fire Service who have supported us with our event this year.”