Glencoe Health
Glencoe Health
1st Edition
McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780078913280
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Section 26.4: Safety on the Road

Exercise 1
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The most important rule of driving safety is : Pay attention.
Exercise 2
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1. Honking, shouting, gesturing or flash lighting
2. chasing or tailgating another vehicle
3. deliberately hitting or bumping another car
Exercise 3
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Safety-approved helmet that fits properly is required for both cycling and in-line skating.
Exercise 4
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The “better to be alive than right” could be applied to vehicular safety with the same meaning as “it is better to break the rules of driving and save oneself”.
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The “better to be alive than right” could be applied to vehicular safety with the same meaning as “it is better to break the rules of driving and save oneself”.
Exercise 5
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Some risk of operating motorcycles, mopeds, and ATVs:

1. Most crash results are head injuries causing death

2. The body has less protection than riding an automobile and may cause fatal injuries

3. ATV’s are difficult to control on paved roads and are not designed for it

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Risk of operating motorcycles, mopeds, and ATVs:
Exercise 6
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Public service announcement on how to stay safe while operating a motorcycle, moped, or ATV.

1. Be visible. Wear reflective or bright clothing

2. Always wear your protective gears

3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol

4. Know and follow traffic rules

5. One rider only for ATV. Unless it is equipped for two people

6. Stay a safe distance

7. Keep a first-aid kit

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Public service announcement on how to stay safe while operating a motorcycle, moped, or ATV.
Exercise 7
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Three risks that you might face while driving, skating, or riding a bicycle:

1. Risk for falls and injuries

2. Collisions with other vehicles

3. Hitting a stationary object

Being more alert to the surrounding, wearing reflective garments and proper equipment, and obeying road rules reduces these risks while driving under the influence of alcohol, neglecting the road rules, not checking the vehicle, bicycle and skate before using, and use of headphones increases these risks.

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1. Risk for falls and injuries

2. Collisions with other vehicles

3. Hitting a stationary object

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