Be Smart, Be Safe : Chapter -3

Dear Children,

Namaste! How are you all? I’m sure you are happy and safe, and enjoying school. Some of you reach school on foot, some by bicycle and others by bus.

You may have noticed that there is often a lot of traffic on roads. Roads can be busy and, at times, dangerous. We, the traffic police, are here to keep you safe on the roads. So, we want to share some important safety tips to help you stay safe while walking on, or crossing, the streets. By following these simple rules, you can keep yourself safe and help us keep the roads accident-free. Let’s work together to make our roads safer for everyone. Stay safe & be careful, With Best Wishes, The Traffic Police Bharat.

Rule 1: ALWAYS USE THE ZEBRA CROSSING

When you need to cross the road, look for a black and white strip which is known as “Zebra Crossing”. Look right, then left, again right to ensure that no vehicles are coming. Cross only when it’s safe.

Rule 2: FOLLOW THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS

Traffic lights are installed on very busy roads to regulate movement. Wait for the pedestrian signal to turn green before crossing. Never run across the road. It’s safer to walk calmly!

Rule 3: WALK ON THE FOOTPATHS

Footpaths are meant for pedestrians. Always walk on them and stay away from moving vehicles.

Rule 4: HOLD AN ADULT’S HAND

If you are walking near the road, always hold an adult’s hand, especially while crossing the road.

Rule 5: USE REFLECTIVE STICKERS IN THE DARK

If you are walking on a road in the evening, stick some reflective stickers on your clothes, so that the drivers can see you clearly.

Rule 6: BE ALERT

Do not play or get distracted near roads. Also, avoid using headphones or mobile phones while walking near traffic. These can distract you from traffic sounds.

Also read this: The tinkling Bells : Chapter -2

Let us Think

A. Answer the following.

1. What should you do before crossing a road?
Ans. Before crossing a road, look right, then left, and again right to make sure no vehicles are coming.

2. Why should you not play on the footpath?
Ans. We should not play on the footpath because it is meant for walking, and playing there can be dangerous.

3. Why should you hold an adult’s hand while crossing the road?
Ans. We should hold an adult’s hand while crossing the road to stay safe and avoid accidents.

Let us Learn

A. True or False.

1. You should always walk on the footpath. True

2. It is safe to run while crossing the road. False

3. You should use the zebra crossing to cross the road. True

4. Wearing dark clothes in the evening makes you more visible. False

5. It is safe to play near the road. False

6. You should wear headphones while walking on the road. False

C. Encircle the correct option.

1. What should you do before crossing a road?

a) Run quickly
b) Stop, look right, then left, again right
c) Close your eyes

Ans. b) Stop, look right, then left, again right

2. Where should you walk near the road?

a) On the footpath
b) On the road
c) In the middle of the vehicles

Ans. a) On the footpath

3. Why should you avoid using headphones on the road?

a) It looks bad
b) It makes you run faster
c) It can distract you from traffic sounds

Ans. c) It can distract you from traffic sounds