Street Smarts
Why is it important to not walk while staring at your phone or device?
You can miss danger or hazards around you.
A person you don’t know asks what school you go to. Should you tell them?
No — don’t share personal info.
Should you ever get into a car with someone you don’t know?
No.
In a store, should you tell your adult if you want to go look at something in another aisle?
Yes.
If you feel unsafe, what’s the first thing you should trust?
Your instincts/your gut.
What should you do if a shortcut looks faster but goes through a quiet area where no one is around?
Don’t take it. Stay on your normal safe route.
Someone you don’t know asks you for help finding their lost puppy. What should you do?
Do not go with them — leave + report to a safe adult.
If your parent/guardian is late picking you up — where should you wait?
Inside a safe building / school office — not alone outside.
If you get separated from your adult in a store, who is the safest person to go to?
Worker / cashier / store employee.
If you see someone else in a situation that looks unsafe, should you jump in physically?
No — get help from an adult/safe person.
You are walking and a group is blocking the sidewalk. What is the safest polite move?
Walk around with space and stay aware — don’t force through.
If a stranger makes you feel uncomfortable, what is the first priority?
Get away to safety right away
If someone claims “your parent sent me to get you” what do you do?
Do NOT go — verify with parent/guardian first.
In a busy place, why should you stay where you can be seen by your adult?
So you can be supervised + safe.
What is one good safe place to go if you need immediate safety while outside walking?
Store, school, business, community center.
What should you do before stepping off the curb even at a crosswalk with a walk signal?
Look left, right, left again & make eye contact with drivers.
If an adult you don’t know asks you to keep a secret, what should you do?
Do not keep it — tell a safe trusted adult.
Why should you avoid standing too close to the edge of the road while waiting?
Cars can get close and you could get clipped / unsafe proximity.
Are bathrooms in public places always the right place to hang out or talk with friends casually?
No — they’re not hangout locations.
Why is practicing safe routes and having a plan before you leave important?
You make safer decisions faster under stress.
You are walking home and your shoe becomes untied. Is it safer to stop in a safe spot off the sidewalk or stop in the middle of the sidewalk right away?
Move out of the way to a safe spot, then tie it.
If someone tries to pressure you to come closer even after you said no — what is the correct move?
Walk away quickly and find a safe adult / safe place.
What is the smart move if a vehicle slows and follows you slowly while you walk?
Change direction + go to a safe public location immediately.
If someone tries to pull you somewhere private in a public place, what’s your immediate move?
Say NO loudly and go to a safe adult immediately.
What 2 actions should you take if you have to call emergency services?
Stay calm + give clear location info.