Identification and Feasibility Test of Specialized Rural Pedestrian Safety Training. Volume 4, PEDSAFE Audiovisual Scripts

Chiplock, Lori W.; Dueker, Richard L.; Bittner, Sharon R. · 1981 · ROSA P / United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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This document serves as Volume 4 of a four-part final report for the PEDSAFE Program, a specialized rural pedestrian safety training initiative developed by Applied Science Associates, Inc. under contract to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The primary objective of the PEDSAFE Program was to prevent pedestrian accidents among children in grades K-12 by teaching accident-avoidance behaviors identified through a computer analysis of over 3,000 rural pedestrian accidents. While Volume 1 of the report detailed the evaluation results and recommendations, this specific volume provides the scripts for all audiovisual materials used during the program’s pilot testing phase. These materials were designed to standardize training, minimize teacher preparation, and reinforce safety rules through distributed practice and repeated messaging. The audiovisuals included in this volume were produced at "research quality" rather than professional standards, utilizing non-union actors, average camera equipment, and puppet figures such as "Willy Whistle" to demonstrate safe behaviors. The scripts are categorized based on the results of the field test into those requiring minor modifications and those needing major revisions or complete rewriting. Section 1 contains elementary program scripts requiring only minor changes, including an audiotape for Grades K-1 titled "Know Your Left and Right," which uses puppets named "Left-Out" and "Right-On" to help young students differentiate directions. Section 2 includes film scripts for elementary students, such as "When Willy Whistles" and "Safety on the Sunny Yellow Bus," which demonstrate proper street-crossing sequences and school bus safety protocols. Section 3 presents slide/tape scripts for junior and senior high schools, which required no modifications. Section 4 contains the script for a teacher’s introductory film, which was flagged for extensive revision. The content of the scripts illustrates specific safety behaviors, such as stopping at the edge of the road, looking left-right-left, and crossing in front of school buses where drivers can see students. The scripts emphasize that children must verify safety independently, even when bus flashers are active, as drivers may not see them due to glare or speed. The document notes that while the pilot-tested audiovisuals were sufficient for evaluation, full-scale implementation requires professional production. Consequently, the report identifies specific scripts, such as "Fred With the Red Tread Walks on Earth," that require complete recharacterization. This volume provides the foundational text for these materials, ensuring that the pedagogical content derived from the accident analysis is preserved while allowing for necessary visual and narrative adjustments for broader deployment.

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The document provides finalized scripts for PEDSAFE audiovisuals, categorizing them by the extent of required modifications for professional production.

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• child pedestrian
• pedestrian behavior perception