Chapter: 09. Safety On The Road
Workout
A. Fill in the blanks.
We must always walk on the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ We must cross the road at the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Do not play behind a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ vehicle. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is the immediate help given to an injured person. B. Write T for true and F for false.
1. Cross the road when it is clear.
* F
2. You may put your hand out to wave to your friend from a moving bus.
* F
3. You must never shout when someone is hurt.
* T
4. We must never put a pair of scissors in a first aid box.
* F
C. Choose the correct answers.
1. The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ traffic light on a traffic signal stands for wait.
a. red
b. yellow
c. green
* b. yellow
2. We should use a seat belt when travelling by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
a. ship
b. car
c. motor bike
* b. car
3. We should only cross the road at the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
a. footpath
b. zebra crossing
c. neither of these
* b. zebra crossing
4. We should not play with a ball _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
a. on the road
b. at the park
c. in the playground
* a. on the road
D. Answer these questions.
1. Write three safety rules that you must follow on the road.
* Cross the road only at a zebra crossing when the pedestrian traffic light turns green.
* Always walk on the footpath; if there is no footpath, walk on the right side of the road.
* Wear a safety belt when travelling by car.
2. Draw four traffic signs that you have seen on the road and write what they mean.
* No Horn: Do not use the vehicle's horn.
* No U-turn: U-turns are prohibited.
* School ahead: A school is nearby, drive cautiously.
* Men at work: Road work or construction is in progress, proceed with care.
3. What would you do if your friend falls down and his or her knee is bleeding?
* I would first wash my hands.
* Then, I would wash the wound on my friend's knee with clean water to remove any dirt.
* I would apply a little antiseptic cream on some cotton wool and place it over the wound.
* Finally, I would bandage the area and ensure my friend remains calm until an adult or doctor arrives.
4. How can we help a person who got burned by a hot pot?
* I would immediately place the affected area under cool, running water.
* After cooling the burn, I would gently apply some burn-treatment cream.
* I would keep the person calm and let them relax until an adult or a doctor can assess the burn.
Think Box
Tick the actions which are good and cross the ones which are bad.
Leave the house without telling anyone. Go alone to play areas late in the evening. Try to help strangers with directions. Wear a safety belt when travelling by car. Remain quiet even if you think you are in trouble. Picture Study
Look at the picture and answer these questions.
Is Sid following the traffic rules? Yes, Sid is following the traffic rules. The car has stopped because the traffic light is red, signaling vehicles to stop, and to allow the pedestrian to cross. Why is he walking on that part of the road? He is walking on the zebra crossing, which is the designated safe area for pedestrians to cross the road. Life Skills and Values
A. Here is a safety checklist which you can follow while riding your bicycle. Get your parents involved too.
* (This section provides advice, not questions to answer. The points listed are good safety practices for cycling.)
B. You and your younger sibling are playing in the park. Your younger sibling accidentally trips and hurts his or her knee. There is a small cut which starts bleeding. What first aid would you give to your sibling?
* I would first wash my hands thoroughly with soap and water.
* Then, I would gently wash my sibling’s knee with clean water to remove any dirt or debris from the cut.
* Next, I would apply a small amount of antiseptic cream on a clean cotton pad or piece of gauze.
* I would place the cotton pad directly over the cut and then carefully secure it with a bandage or medicated tape.
* Throughout this, I would try to keep my sibling calm and comfortable.