Two in five children report near miss or worse on roads
More than 40% say they have been hit or nearly hit by a vehicle while on foot or bike, survey for Brake shows
More than two in five primary schoolchildren say they have been hit or nearly hit by a vehicle while on foot or bike, according to a survey.
Two-thirds of the 4,787 pupils aged seven to 11 who were polled thought roads in their community could be dangerous for walking and cycling, and 41% said they had been struck by a vehicle or had a near miss.
Source: Guardian Transport
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/nov/17/children-roads-dangerous-brake