General Safety
What do you do before you cross the street?
Check both ways to make sure there are no cars coming.
If available, you should use one of these when crossing the street.
A crosswalk
What is a safer choice for Halloween: a mask or face makeup? Why?
Face makeup is a safer choice. A mask can make it hard to see and breathe.
Why should you check your Halloween candy before you eat it?
You should check Halloween candy before you eat it because it can contain ingredients you are allergic to. You should also make sure it is sealed (not opened) before you eat it.
What Halloween candy is white, orange, and yellow?
Candy corn
Other than cars, what else should you look out for when crossing the street?
You should also look out for bicyclists
True or False: it is safer to go trick or treating as a group rather than going alone.
True
Why is it important that your costume is not too big and not too small?
If your costume is too big or long, it can cause you to trip and fall. If your costume is too small or tight, it can cause discomfort and make it hard to move around freely.
Why should you not eat too much Halloween candy at one time?
Eating too much Halloween candy at once can cause you to get sick or have an upset stomach.
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
True! Listening for cars coming is important. You may hear a car coming before you see it.
True or false: you should go inside someone's house when trick or treating.
False. Never enter a stranger's house!
Why are bright colored costumes safer than dark colored costumes?
Bright colors are easier to see in the dark
Why should you not share candy with other people?
You should not share candy with other people because you may not know their diet preferences or allergies.
Where is the largest haunted house in the world located?
Canton, Ohio
Why is it important to look at and read street signs?
Street signs can tell you where you are and where to go. Street signs can also inform you of detours, construction areas, deer crossing, and more.
When trick or treating for Halloween, you should use one of these if it is dark out.
A flashlight
What is something you can add to your Halloween costume to help drivers see you in the dark?
Reflective tape
Why should you not share candy with animals or your pets?
How much did the heaviest pumpkin ever grown weigh?
2,624.6 pounds!