Traffic Education Route increases chances of passing cycling exam
In Bruges and its boroughs, the Traffic Education Routes (VERO) ensure that more pupils pass the cycling exam. With pass rates between 80 and 90%, the number of first-time learners passing is about 10% above average.
A VERO is a fixed, mapped-out route in a school environment along traffic situations that are educational for children. A VERO can be used by both pedestrians and cyclists. Children learn about traffic signs and rules in practice. They also learn to assume their place as cyclists on the road and to take account of other road users. The more practice, the better they become in traffic. This is evidenced by the increased pass rates on the cycling exam among pupils who have practised their skills with a VERO.
Het fietsexamen koppelen aan een Verkeerseducatieve Route heeft niets dan voordelen
slaagt van de eerste keer voor het fietsexamen
maken de evaluatie objectiever
voor alle leerlingen
More objectivity and equal evaluation
During the cycling exam, they are assessed on their skill in turning correctly, cycling past an obstacle, giving way, etc. But linking the cycling exam to a VERO has some other advantages besides the increased chances of success that increase objectivity and make the evaluation more equitable.
- All pupils receive the same didactic brochure and equal practice opportunities on the VERO in their neighbourhood.
- Every VERO in Bruges must meet the same criteria. All basic skills must be covered at least twice along the course.
- During the exam, there are observers at 16 predetermined locations.
- All observers use the same evaluation form. Based on this, a team of city staff and police determine who has passed.
A pass rate 10 per cent above average is a great result. If VEROs become fully established, I bet schools can add a few more per cent in the coming years.
Dienst Preventie Stad Brugge
Feedback and adjustment
After the exam, teachers receive feedback on points they need to pay more attention to in the next school year (e.g. looking around before turning, holding out your arm when turning and leaving roundabout, inviting an officer to demonstrate signs at school ...). Feedback is a crucial step in improving pupils' results and confidence on the road year after year.
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