Being Safety Smart

When you hear the word safe, what does being safe mean for many kids?

• Not getting hurt or injured.

• Having lots of toys to play with.

• Getting good grades in school.

• Eating ice cream every day.

• Wearing colorful clothes.

What should you do before you cross a street?

• Run across quickly

• Stop and look both ways

• Cross anywhere

• Ignore traffic

Where should you cross the street to be safety smart?

• In the middle of the block

• At the corner or crosswalk

• Between parked cars

• Anywhere you want

What is the main cause of injury and death for kids ages 5 to 14 when riding in a car?

• Car crashes

• Food allergies

• Drowning

• Falling off bicycles

To help keep yourself safe in a car, you should always wear a ________ and ride in the ________ seat.

• safety belt, back

• helmet, front

• jacket, middle

• scarf, driver's

When riding on a bus, you should keep your hands, arms, and head inside the bus at all times.

• True

• False

Why is it important to stay back at least five giant steps from the bus when waiting for it?

• So the driver will see you.

• To get on the bus faster.

• To talk to your friends.

• To avoid getting bored.

According to the passage 'Being Safety Smart', what is one of the best ways to keep yourself safe when you skate or ride a bike, skateboard or scooter?

• Always ride at night

• Always wear your helmet

• Never follow traffic rules

• Ride without pads

You should always swim alone, even if you know how to swim.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: According to the passage 'Being Safety Smart', if your clothes catch on fire, you should stop, drop to the ground, and ________ back and forth to put out the flames.

• roll

• jump

• run

• crawl