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Chapter 20 Safety Rules

In a beau ful place like our world, there are many things that can be dangerous so we
should always think before we act. Accidents happen all of sudden. They happen
when we are careless or in a hurry. We can avoid accidents, if we are careful and follow
the safety rules.

Safety on Road
Accidents on the road are a major cause of injury for children of all ages. John likes
running. But there are lots of dangerous things on the road - tyres, rubbish bins and
bouncing balls! If they hit him, he's in trouble! Find out how he can help to keep
himself safe by following the rules of the road.
 He always waits for the bus to move away before crossing the road.
 The safest place is to ride on a footpath and always keep away from the road.
 He only ever uses the door at the footpath side to get in and out of the car.
 He always holds onto an adult's hand when crossing the road and walking to and

from school.
 John is a champion at crossing a road. Follow him to be safe at road!
Choose a safe place to cross
 Children's crossing: only cross when the Crossing Supervisor has signaled it safe.
 Pedestrian (zebra) crossing: only cross when cars have stopped for you.
 Pedestrian traffic lights: only cross when you can see the 'green man' or the green

WALK sign. Never cross when you see a 'red man' or the red DON'T WALK sign.
If you are not near a crossing, choose a safe place where you can see traffic in all
direc ons and where drivers can see you.

STOP, LOOK, LOOK THINK LISTEN
Always be careful when in all direc ons about whether it is safe in all direc ons for
for approaching traffic. to cross the road cross approaching traffic.
crossing the road. STOP one step back from when the road is clear or Then walk straight across
the side of the road. all traffic has stopped.
the road.

Be careful Some important traffic signs are given here. Iden fy them.

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