A SCHOOLGIRL is streets ahead when it comes to road safety.
Sophie Williams, 11, has just made history as the first pupil in the Redcar and Cleveland Council area to score 100 percent in her cycling and pedestrian training.
Thousands have successfully completed the tests since their introduction in 1996 - but the Westgarth Primary School pupil is the first to score perfect tens in all seven categories.
Her headteacher Neil Burton said: "Sophie's achievement is outstanding. We're very proud of her. She's a happy, hard working child, who puts lots of effort into everything she does.''
Sophie enjoyed red carpet treatment yesterday when Redcar and Cleveland Council Mayor, Councillor Norah Cooney, presented her with a certificate and a goody bag.
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