Warm hats for student pilots: rethinking safety in goods!

Warm hats for student pilots: rethinking safety in goods!

There is reason to be happy in Waren an der Müritz: the student and bus pilots at the Käthe Kollwitz School were given early Christmas presents. On December 5, 2025, prevention advisor Bianka Schröder from the police presented the young helpers with warm hats. This gesture not only warms up the controllers, but also shows how important their role is in safety on the way to school.

The hats were purchased specifically at the request of the student pilots in order to offer them better protection in cold weather. With 13 new student pilots, including three bus pilots, the group of committed young people who contribute to safety and order in the school environment is growing.

Safety in school transport

The presence of student guides is more important than ever, especially these days. They ensure safety on the way to school, especially in the hectic morning hours when traffic is often very heavy. Loud gvv-kommunal.de These dedicated helpers stand at important crossings and especially help younger children cross the street. Their colorful warning jackets and signaling signals make them highly visible to drivers, which encourages them to drive particularly carefully.

There are currently around 50,000 student pilots working in Germany who do their service passionately and unpaid. The results are encouraging: since the introduction of the student pilot service in 1953, there have been no fatal accidents at secured locations. These statistics impressively demonstrate how crucial student pilots are for road safety.

The challenges of bus controllers

The new bus pilots who are on duty on the way to the Waren/West regional school also deserve special attention. It has become important to pay attention to rules of conduct on the school bus. In recent years, problems such as loud behavior, insults and physical altercations have increased during journeys, particularly on the lines from Grabowhöfe to Moltzow and Jabel to Moltzow. These developments make the work of bus controllers even more important.

In order to inform children about the correct behavior on the bus, regular prevention work is necessary at primary schools. However, there are still gaps here that the controllers are filling. With their support, bus drivers can better concentrate on traffic without being distracted by inappropriate behavior on the bus.

The training of the pilots

It is not without reason that preparation for this responsible task begins with special training. The prospective student pilots usually receive training from the police and traffic guards, which takes several hours. This includes both theoretical and practical elements so that you are well prepared for your first assignment.

Children interested in the role of student pilot are recommended to be at least 13 years old. They are often in seventh grade, but some federal states allow participation from fifth grade onwards. It is important that student traffic controllers are reliable, attentive and able to correctly assess traffic situations.

Student pilots are not just helpers, they are also part of a long tradition in Germany that stands for the safety of the youngest children. With their commitment, they make a valuable contribution that cannot be valued highly enough. Waren shows how small gestures – like the warm hats – can promote great relevance for well-being in the school environment.