The Pan-American Highway is the longest road in the world.
It stretches for about 30,000 kilometres across many countries. It would take weeks and weeks to drive the whole way.
💡 Road Traffic Basics — Fun Facts
Fun “Did you know?” facts about Road Traffic Basics — tap through 10 at a time!
The first traffic lights were used more than 100 years ago.
Back then cars were brand new and roads were busy. People made lights to help everyone take turns safely.
Wearing a helmet keeps your head safe on a bike or motorbike.
A helmet is hard on the outside and soft inside. It protects your head if you tip over or fall.
Everyone riding in a car should wear a seatbelt.
The seatbelt holds you safely in your seat. It keeps you from bumping around if the car stops fast.
Always look left and right before you cross the street.
Looking both ways helps you spot any cars coming. It is one of the best ways to stay safe near roads.
We cross the road at the zebra crossing, the stripey white lines.
The white stripes show a safe place to walk across. Cars know to stop and let people cross there.
A red traffic light means stop and a green light means go.
Yellow in the middle means get ready to slow down. The lights take turns so cars do not bump into each other.