Travel Training Checklist

Use the list below to understand the knowledge and training that can help your young person travel independently and successfully.

• Walks alongside the road correctly

• Uses the pavement safely and behaves appropriately

• If no crossing facility, they find a safe place to cross

• Crosses the road correctly, (check whilst crossing and no running)

• Uses crossing correctly

• Can find the correct stop

• Identifies the right direction for travel

• Can identify the right bus

• Can signal they want the bus to stop

• Gets on the bus safely after waiting their turn

• Can ask the driver if it is the correct bus

• Can use their pass or ask and pay for the ticket correctly

• Finds a suitable seat

• Behaves appropriately on the bus

• Can recognise where they need to get off the bus

• Get off the bus safely and sensibly

• Waits for the bus to leave before crossing the road

• Can ask the ticket office for a ticket

• Can find the correct platform

• Can use the station lift, escalators, or stairs safely

• Can wait on the platform standing well back from the line

• Can identify the correct train

• Can open and close the train doors safely

• Behaves appropriately on the train

• Can recognise where to get off

• Can get off the train safely

• Can use the ticket barrier or show their ticket to leave the station

Download the Travel Training checklist (PDF 1.1MB)