2. Every time that you travel, you see different road signs and marking along the
way but you are not aware of the meaning of these signs. Some may think of them
as decorations while others just disregard them. Ignoring these signs may lead to
crash, injury, and even death.
Traffic Lights
- It is a must for a individual to look at the traffic
lights before crossing the streets. Look at the
picture. What do these lights signify? The green
light means “go”. The red light means “stop”.
The yellow light means the drivers should
take caution as they approach an
intersection. It also means that the drivers
should slow down to prepare to stop. Fences are
also used to keep people from crossing the lane
from one area to another.
3. Basic Road Signs
School children like you must be
aware of the different road signs
found on the streets. You must be
mindful of safety precautions
whenever you cross the road or
walk along the area. Road signs
are employed to ensure a safe and
orderly flow of traffic. These signs
help in giving directions,
warnings, and guidance.
4. Road Markings
Road lane markings convey
important messages. Just like
road signs, road lane markings
tell what the driver should and
should not do on the road. They
signify regulations for parking's
and stopping. To be safe on the
road, drivers must be informed
and must follow the traffic rules.
5. Solid White Lines on both edges
of the road mean that parking is
prohibited.
White Center Lines are used to
separate the traffic movements
on the road.
Cross Walks, also known as
pedestrian lanes are white lines
that are used to protect
pedestrian crossing the street.
Motor vehicles are advised to
slow down when they
approaching crosswalks.
6. Road Safety Awareness
The following are guidelines o road safety for both pedestrians and passengers.
As a Pedestrians
1. Everyone should always use the crosswalks in crossing the street to keep you
away from danger. Moving vehicles must stop and allow you to pass if your
are crossing on the pedestrian lane.
2. Avoid crossing the street if you see the “No Pedestrian Crossing” sign on the
street because it is dangerous. Children like you should obey traffic rules and
signs.
3. Young children like you must be accompanied by an adult when crossing the
street.
4. Be aware of bikers, runners, and motorcycles when walking.
5. Avoid going or passing in dark places or streets especially at night.
7. Road Safety Awareness
The following are guidelines o road safety for both pedestrians and passengers.
As a Passenger
1. Children below 7 yrs. old must be seated properly, secured and fastened on
an approved booster seat with lap-sash seatbelt.
2. Children 13 yrs. old and below should always ride in back seat.
3. Children like you should understand the meaning of staying calm in the back
seat.
4. You must follow the loading and unloading zones to keep you away from
accidents
5. keep your head, arms, and hands inside a vehicle.
6. When getting our of the bus, you should hold onto the hand rail and step
down slowly.
