10,000 participate in schools road safety quiz

A quiz organised by Manchester City Council's Road Safety Team to promote interest in, and knowledge of, a range of road safety matters among 7-11 year old children reached its climax recently.

Since October last year more than 10,000 pupils from approximately 80 schools have competed in the various rounds of the quiz. Teachers from across Manchester worked hard to prepare their pupils, who were asked questions based on the Junior Highway Code in observation, team and individual rounds.

The final was held at Manchester Town Hall and the winning school was Didsbury Church of England Primary. The evening concluded with a presentation of trophies and prize money by Manchester’s outgoing Lord Mayor, councillor Audrey Jones.

For further information contact Nicola Jones, Road Safety Unit, Salford City Council, 0161 793 2739, nicola.jones@salford.gov.uk