CHILDREN ON ROADS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22775, 8 July 1937, Page 13

CHILDREN ON ROADS

SENIOR INSPECTOR'S ADVICE

■ r "KEEP-TO-THE-RIGHT" RULE

The necessity for head teachers at oountryx&hools to impress upon their pupils the importance of keeping to the side of the road when travelling to and from school was urged by the senior inspector, Mr. A. Bain, at yesterday's meeting of the Auckland Education Board. Mr. Bain's remarks referred to a request from the "NVaiwera school committee for definite instructions with regard to the "keep-to-the-right" rule, which appeared to be dangerous in that particular district. " I have a feeling that some of our head teachers in the country need to be stirred up in this connection," said Mr. Bain. He reported that in some districts, particularly at Ohinewai, he had found children straggling all over the road.

Members of the board agreed that they frequently found children all over the roads in country districts. It was decided to incorporate a warning in the next circular issued to head teachers.

In regard to the Waiwera request advice was received from the Automobile Association (Auckland) that the "keep-to-the-right" rule was embodied in the Road Code. It was agreed that there might be local conditions affecting the position. , The board decided to defer the matter pending receipt of further information from the Automobile Association.