VOCABULARY
What does 'trip' mean?
When you are moving from one place to another place.
What should you do before crossing the road?
Look left, right and then left again.
OR
Double check that there are no cars coming.
The weather is rainy outside, what outfit should I wear and what items should I bring on my walk to the shops?
- Long pants/jeans
- Jumper/jacket
- Closed shoes/boots
- Umbrella/raincoat
True or false: Google maps is the only app that tells me how to get to my destination
No. You can also use other apps such as apple maps, Opal app and Tripview app
There are no seats left on the bus. What should you do?
- You can stand and hold onto a pole/rail
What does 'pedestrian' mean?
Where are you meant to stand when you are waiting for a train?
1. behind the white/yellow line on the platform.
I need to bake some cookies but have to go to the shops. Mum is driving me. What 3 items do we need to bring with us?
- Shopping list
- Shopping bags
- Keys
- Wallet
- Money
True or false: Google maps allows me to choose the route I wish to go?
Yes. Google maps provide multiple route options that you can follow and shows the expected travel time for that route.
You aren't sure what platform you need to be on for the train, what are two things you could do to solve this problem?
- Ask a railway employee which platform to stand on
- Check your travelling app to see if it's listed
- Check the schedule at the station
- Ask another passenger if they know
What does 'destination' mean?
Your destination in the place that you would like to end up in at the end of your trip.
Where are two of the safest places to cross the road?
1. At a pedestrian crossing
2. At a traffic light with a 'walking man' crossing.
My appointment is at 9 am and it takes me 35minutes to drive there from home. What time should I leave home?
Around 8:15. This allows an extra 10 minutes in case there is traffic, and to find parking
Google maps shows me how to get to my destination by which modes of transport?
car, train, bus, tram, walking and cycling.
Someone sits next to you on the bus and they really smell. What should you do?
- Move to another seat quietly
What does 'risk' mean?
Risk is something that might me a little bit dangerous or a lot dangerous.
1. When you are about to cross a road
2. When you are getting on/off a bus or train
(other answers accepted if SP or OT agrees)
You are going on an excursion to Taronga Zoo. List 5 things you are going to bring with you?
Opal card, entry ticket, money, food, water, hat, sunscreen, jumper if cold, walking shoes, an umbrella if rainy
List 2 ways you can find a destination on google maps
1. Type in the address in the search bar
2. Type in the destination name in the search bar
3. Find the destination on the map and pin it
You have missed your bus stop and aren't sure when the next one is. What should you do?
- Get off at the next stop and walk back
- Get off at the next stop, cross the road and catch the opposite bus back
- Get am uber/taxi to your destination.
What does 'prevent' mean?
What are two things we can do to be safer whilst travelling?
Travel with a friend, limit travel at night, follow the law (e.g. helmet when riding a bike), pay attention to your surroundings, let someone know where you are going, plan ahead so you don't get lost.
Why do people use street view when travelling?
To see what the destination looks like and take note of any nearby landmarks that can help you find your destination.
You are catching the train but have left your opal card at home. What should you do?
Buy a single-use opal card at the station or tap on with a debit/credit card.