Water and Road Safety Grade 7 4th Quarter

You glance down at your phone to read a text message while driving.

• Visual

• Cognitive

You’re enjoying music on the radio and suddenly need to change station.

• Cognitive

• Visual

You’re chatting with friends in the car, laughing and gesturing.

• Visual

• Cognitive

You unwrap a breakfast sandwich while driving during rush hour.

• Cognitive

• Visual

An emergency lifesaving procedure performed when

the heart stops beating. It can double or triple the

chances of survival after cardiac arrest.

• Lifeguard

• CPR

• Hypothermia

A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature.

• CPR

• Lifeguard

• Hypothermia

An expert swimmer employed at a beach or swimming pool to protect swimmers from drowning or other accidents and dangers.

• CPR

• Lifeguard

• Hypothermia

You’re planning to swim in a lake. What should you do before diving in?

• Swim with open cuts.

• Bring your favorite swim toys.

• Wear sunglasses.

• Check the quality of the water.

Why is it important to tell someone about your swim location and return time when swimming alone?

• To make new friends.

• To show off your swimming skills.

• For safety in case of emergencies.

• Because it’s a rule.

You’re swimming in the ocean, and there are no lifeguards around. What should you be cautious of?

• Collecting seashells.

• Sunbathing.

• Building sandcastles.

• Strong currents.