Safety First
What color is the traffic light when pedestrians are supposed to stop?
Red
Which US coin is worth 25 cents?
Quarter
When riding on a public city bus or school bus, where should you keep your ticket, pass, or fare ready?
Before you board / In your hand
What kitchen appliance uses extreme cold to keep perishable foods like milk and meat from spoiling?
The refrigerator
What polite words should you use when someone holds a door open for you or hands you an item?
Thank you
If you smell smoke or hear a loud alarm in a building, what should you immediately look for and follow?
The EXIT signs / Emergency exit
If an item at the store costs $4.50 and you hand the cashier a $5.00 bill, how much change should you get back?
$0.50 (or 50 cents)
What pedestrian sign tells you it is safe to cross a busy street at a crosswalk?
The White Walking Figure (or Walk sign)
Before you start preparing food or handling raw ingredients, what is the most important hygiene step you must take?
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm wate
If you are scheduled to arrive at your job or a group meeting at 9:00 AM, what time is considered "on time" or prompt?
Around 8:50 AM to 8:55 AM (early or right on time)
What phone number should you call in the United States if you have a true life-threatening emergency?
911
What is the plastic card issued by your bank that you can use to pay for things directly from your checking account called?
A debit card
If you are lost in a large public shopping mall and cannot find your way out or meet up with your group, who is a safe person in uniform to ask for help?
A security guard or a store employee behind a cash register
What is the safest way to cut an avocado or bagel—holding it in the palm of your hand, or placing it flat on a cutting board?
Flat on a cutting board
When someone is talking to you in a conversation, what non-verbal action shows them you are actively listening?
Making occasional eye contact and nodding
True or False: It is safe to touch a downed electrical power line outside after a storm.
False
Why is it important to create a monthly budget?
To track how much money you earn and make sure you have enough to pay for your needs and bills.
What is the difference between public transportation (like a bus or train) and a rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft)?
Public transit runs on a fixed schedule and route for multiple passengers; rideshare is a private car for hire that picks you up directly.
If a small grease fire starts in a pan on the stove, what should you never pour onto it?
Water
If you finish your assigned task early at a job site and your supervisor is busy, what is the best next step to take?
Ask your supervisor, "I'm finished with my task—what would you like me to do next?"
What should you do if someone you do not know well asks you for your home address or full password online?
Do not give it out and tell a trusted adult or teacher immediately.
What is the name of the extra percentage added by the government to the price of most items you buy at a store?
Sales tax
When using a map app on your phone to walk somewhere, what does a dashed blue line or walking icon typically represent?
Your pedestrian walking route and estimated travel time
When reheating leftover soup in the microwave using a plastic container, what should you make sure the container is labeled as?
Microwave-safe
How can you respectfully handle a disagreement with a coworker or classmate?
Stay calm, use an "I" statement to express your perspective, and listen to their side without interrupting.
Example: "I feel like... [statement]".