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On the RoadCrossing the Road
• Moving Car
• Dangers to Others
• Seeing in the Dark
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• Your Discovery When you go out on the road there are many dangers. You share the streets with cyclists, cars, trucks, buses and other pedestrians. Any body on the road may cause something to go wrong and accidents can happen to anyone. To cross a road safely, remember this simple rule. STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, AND THINK. Take the time to find the safest place to cross a road . The safest place to cross a road is at a cross walk or at a traffic light. Stop at the edge of the sidewalk. Do not step off it. Now look up and down the street. Use your ears too. Only go across the street if you know you can walk across. You shouldn't have to run! While you are crossing, keep listening and looking. Always cross in a straight line, to get to the other side as quickly as possible. Never cross the street by stepping out between two parked cars. It's difficult to see and be seen if you do this. Remember that finding a safer place means being able to see in both directions. Don't try to cross where the road bends. Some drivers aren't as careful as they could be. If a driver isn't concentrating, she or he might do something dangerous, like stopping suddenly or turning without signaling. When you're walking, allow plenty of space between you and moving cars. Also watch out for moving cars if you are walking on the sidewalk. Make sure you are not too close to the curb. This is especially true when it's raining or the road is icy. A fast moving car can skid quite easily and even go onto the pavement. Cars coming out of a driveway may cross the pavement too. Also watch out for cars that are backing up. If you're a passenger is a car, it is important not to distract the driver. She or he has to concentrate when driving. DO NOT FORGET TO WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT. Accidents can happen at any time and to anyone. You can
help others keep safe if you think ab Elderly people or those who can't see very well may need help in crossing the street. There may be dangers for them on the sidewalk too. It's easy to trip over cans, bottles and litter of any kind. It's up to us all to put rubbish in cans or take it home with us if there aren't any. Running or playing on the sidewalk can also be dangerous to people who can't hear well. They may stop suddenly and not realize you're behind them. It is harder to see and be seen in the dark. Even when roads are will lit, there may be shadows where you can't be noticed. The bad light can play tricks on what drivers are seeing. The glare of another car's headlights sometimes stops drivers from seeing for a few moments. Be extra careful in the dark. If you are out at night, wear light colors or reflective bands. Use a flashlight. Do you know which colors can be most easily seen in the dark? Here's how to find out:
Which colors are easier to see in the dark? SHARE YOUR DISCOVERY WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Sources: Cloverbuds: A 4-H Discovery Program for Six to Eight Year Olds. Reprinted with permission from the Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108. Sanders, P. (1989). On the road. New York: Gloucester Press.
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out what their needs are. Look out
for younger children. They often can't see over parked cars, and
sometimes can't be seen by drivers. They are also unpredictable.