CITIZEN AT THE ROAD CHECK
What things should you not do during a road check? (4)
Don't speed into the roadblock and brake suddenly.
Don't exit your vehicle unless asked to do so.
Don't stuff your mouth full of chewing gum in an effort to mask the smell of alcohol on your breath.
Don't yell at the officers, as doing so will draw an unfavourable response.
Don't drive very close to the officers at the roadside.
Don't try to slide your seatbelt on and then insist it was fastened the entire time.
Don't allow intoxicated friends in the rear seat to stick their heads out of your window to say hello.
What are the causes of WILDFIRES?
hot and dry weather, human activity, lightning
Give some examples of BIOLOGICAL danger.
diseases, pandemic, epidemic, famine
Give some examples of ECOLOGICAL danger.
natural disasters, climate changes, environmental issues
What does the COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT consist of?
first aid kit
warning triangle
two high-vis (or reflective) vests
What causes the pollution of SOIL?
fertilizers, chemicals used in agriculture and by landfills (especially illegal landfills)
Give some examples of ECONOMIC danger.
poverty, unemployment, homelessness, indebtedness, bribery, child labour
Explain what an AVALANCHE is?
a sudden flow of a large amount / mass of snow and ice down a slope or a cliff
How should the driver proceed during the road check?
Slow your speed and follow the officer's directions.
Roll your window all the way down.
Turn your music off.
Roll your back windows down if they are dark tinted.
Remove your sunglasses.
Be prepared to show your driving licence and registration book.
What document should the driver have and why?
Identity card (ID) –it that proves who you are
Driving licence – it proves you passed your driving test and you are allowed to drive the vehicle
small certificate of roadworthiness - it proves your car in a good technical condition
green card - it proves you have the compulsory insurance of your car
Name 10 natural disasters.
tornado, flood, hurricane, volcanic eruption, blizzard, avalanche, drought, earthquake, tsunami, wild fire, typhoon, cyclone, thunderstorm, extreme cold/heat, hailstorm, grasshoppers, landslide
What happens if there is a VOLCANIC ERUPTION?
Where are some active volcanoes?
a lot of ash, smoke and lava pouring out and burning everything what is in the land surface
Etna - Italy, Iceland, Hawaii, Indonesia
What parts of car can the police check? (5)
1)tyres 2) windscreen 3) steering wheel 4)mirror 5)bonnet 6) headlights 7)fog lights 8)seat belts 9) gears 10) brakes 11)engine
What is WATER pollution caused by? (2)
by cargo ships and disasters on the sea
people who wash their cars by rivers and ponds
fertilizers used in agriculture
chemical factories
Explain what a BLIZZARD is?
a severe storm with extreme cold, strong winds, a heavy snowfall
What should we do to protect the environment? (5)
use public transport, walk or ride bicycles more
recycle to reduce rubbish, separating organic waste, paper, glass, plastic bottles, etc.
plant trees and reforest new areas
use natural materials such as wood, etc.
buy environment-friendly products, such as detergents, etc.
save more energy - switch off lights, turn down the central heating, insulate our houses, reduce packaging on goods, reuse items instead of buying new
teach small children at schools about protecting wildlife and conserving our planet
Name 5 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS in the Czech Republic.
vehicles must drive on the right,
seatbelts must be worn when driving
lights must be switched on all year round
children (under 150 cm in height) must be strapped into a car seat
the speed limit on the motorway is 130 km/hour, outside a built up area 90 km/hour and inside a built up area 50 km/hour
pedestrians on a crossing always have right of way
it is forbidden to hold a mobile telephone while driving; telephoning is only possible with a hands-free set
the level of alcohol permitted in the blood is zero per ml. – zero tolerance
What are the risks of OZONE HOLE?
sunburn and increased risk of skin cancer
What causes GLOBAL WARMING nad why is it dangerous?
It is caused by the greenhouse effect, too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
There is a danger of changing weather and rising sea levels as glaciers melt.
What enviromental activists or organisations do you know?
Greta Thunberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, Elon Musk
Greenpeace, CR - Brontosaurus, DUHA