Req 7a — Interview a Safety Professional
This option helps you move from guessing about traffic problems to hearing from someone who sees them up close. A school resource officer, police officer, traffic engineer, crossing-safety coordinator, or highway-safety educator can tell you what causes the most trouble in your area and why.
Good interview questions
Start with open-ended questions so the person can explain what they really see:
- What three traffic safety problems concern you most in this community?
- Who is most affected by those problems?
- When and where do they happen most often?
- What causes them to keep happening?
- What would help reduce one of those problems?
How to prepare
Research your community first. Notice school zones, busy intersections, speeding complaints, poor lighting, distracted walking, or risky pickup lines. Then compare your observations with what the professional says.
What to bring to the interview
Keep your notes useful for your counselor discussion
- A notebook or question list
- A short introduction explaining why you are doing the interview
- A way to record exact problem areas such as locations, times, or patterns
- A follow-up question about solutions so you are ready for the counselor discussion
🎬 Video: Engineering and Inspector Careers (video) — https://youtu.be/l39mAUI868w?si=zf_CZPPFbjbUstOW
🎬 Video: Women in Road Safety Careers (video) — https://youtu.be/5UQaWsVS4Ww?si=-wXVuWGizEMaz7dZ
Whether you choose this option or another one, the next pages keep showing different ways traffic safety becomes personal and practical.