Signs & Symbols
Social Safety
Community Helpers
Street Smarts
Emergency Essentials
Transportation Safety (part 1)
Transportation Safety (part 2)
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If you see this sign, what are you able to do?
It's safe for pedestrians to cross
100
You are on the bus, and a stranger asks you which stop you're getting off at. What should you do/say?
Do not tell them
100
If you are lost in a store, who can you ask for help?
Multiple answers
Ex. Store worker, cashier, customer service worker
100
What is the safest place to cross a street?
At a designated crosswalk or a corner with a traffic light.
100
What number should you dial in the United States for a life-threatening emergency?
9-1-1
100
Why is it safer to walk in a well-lit area at night?
So people and drivers can see you better; it is easier to stay safe
100
Is it safer to wait for your Uber/Lyft in a busy, well-lit place or in a dark, empty area?
Busy, well-lit place
200
What does this sign mean?
(Image: Yellow Diamond with a "walking person")
Pedestrian crossing
200
Someone offers you a ride, but you do not know them. What should you do?
Possible answers: Say no, do not get in, call a trusted person
200
If you're on the bus and a random person is bothering you, who can you go to for help?
the bus driver
200
Before crossing the street, what should you do?
Look left, right, and then left again. Make sure no cars are coming.
200
If you need help but it isn't a life-threatening emergency (like a loud neighbor), what kind of number should you call?
The non-emergency police line (phone number varies by town/city).
San Marcos: (760) 510-5200
San Diego: (619) 531‑2000 or (858) 484‑3154
Oceanside: (760) 435-4900
200
What should you do with your backpack or bags on a crowded bus?
Keep them close to you / out of the aisle
200
If a car is turning while you are about to cross, what should you do?
Wait until the car stops; make sure the driver sees you
300
If you see this sign, what does it tell you is nearby?
(Image: The letter "H" in white on a blue square)
A hospital
300
Before you go to a social event, what is one smart safety step?
Multiple answers
Ex. Charge your phone, tell someone where you are going, plan your ride home, go with a buddy
300
At a mall or big building, where can you go if you need help?
Possible answers: Information desk, store counter, security desk
300
Why is it dangerous to wear noise-canceling headphones while walking near busy intersections?
You cannot hear sirens, car horns, or approaching bicycles.
300
What are two pieces of information an emergency dispatcher will always ask for?
Your location and the nature of the emergency (what happened)
300
If you are already walking in the crosswalk and the red hand starts flashing, what should you do?
Keep going carefully; finish crossing if safe
300
If you must stand on the bus or trolley, what should you do?
Hold the rail / hold a strap / stay balanced
400
What does this sign mean?
(Image: "X" with letters R and R)
Railroad Crossing, meaning you're near train tracks
400
If you're at a party or bar and someone you don't know hands you an open drink, what should you do?
Politely decline it (or pour it out) and only drink things you opened yourself
400
At school, if your usual ride does not come, and you feel unsafe, who could help you?
Possible answers: Front office staff, campus security, student services staff, trusted staff member
400
When walking at night, what type of clothing helps drivers see you?
Reflective or bright-colored clothing (not black)
400
If you are in a public building and the fire alarm goes off, what is the first thing you should look for?
The nearest "EXIT" sign
400
If you drop your phone or bag near the bus tires, what should you do?
Possible answers: Tell the driver; wait for help; do not reach for it
400
Before taking a ride share, who is it smart to share your trip details with?
Possible answers: A trusted person / friend / family member / support person
500
If you see this sign, what does it mean?
(Image: red hand symbol on black background)
If you're already crossing the street, keep walking.
If you haven't started crossing yet, wait to cross.
500
You think someone is following you while you are walking home. Where is the best place to go?
A well-lit public place, like a grocery store or gas station
(or a police station/fire station if there is 1 nearby)
500
If someone is badly hurt or very sick, who can help when the ambulance comes?
Paramedic or EMT
500
If there is no sidewalk available, should you walk in the same direction as traffic or against it (facing the cars)?
Against traffic (facing the cars)
500
What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
Stop, Drop, & Roll
500
Before getting into an Uber or Lyft, what should you check first? (multiple answers possible)
The driver’s name / the car / the license plate / that it matches the app
500
If the driver is not following the route and you feel unsafe, what should you do?
Call/text a trusted person / ask to get out in a safe public place / call 911 if needed