Fire Safety
True or False. I can swim alone if I have taken swimming lessons
False. You should always swim with a buddy or a group
You’re walking along the street on your way to school, a car stops beside you and the driver starts to talk to you. What should you do?
You should not respond back and instead keep walking, or try telling the driver you'd prefer not to talk to strangers.
What is the only good excuse for not wearing a safety belt in the car?
There is no good excuse. Never put the safety belt under your arm or behind your back - it's important to make sure that you're always wearing a seatbelt if the vehicle is moving.
If you're going shopping, how much cash should you carry on you?
Only as much as you think you will need to spend. Just because you might have a lot of cash at home, it doesn't mean you should take all of it with you at a time. Also, consider using a debit card more often than cash.
Should you wait for someone to come and find you in a fire ?
No ! Get out as fast as possible
How can you keep safe while swimming in a pool?
You can get hurt in a pool by being rough with people or diving in a part of the pool that is too shallow
When you’re walking down the street on your own, it’s a good idea to…?
Look around you at what’s going on and stay aware of your surroundings.
What should you do if you need to cross the street?
Cars make the street dangerous for pedestrians. Obey all traffic signals, and make sure to look both ways before crossing the street. NEVER JAYWALK EVER EVER EVER. DON'T BE LIKE ANDREW THORNE.
If you're walking around on the waterfront and a stranger offers you something to eat or drink, what should you do?
Avoid taking food or drink from strangers
If someone falls into the water and is in trouble, I should:
Get the attention of someone else who can help you. Look around for a long object, such as a stick or a paddle, to try to reach the person in the water. If you see something that will float, such as a life jacket or a life ring, you can also throw that into the water. You should NEVER jump in the water to try to save the person
When you are going out with friends, you should always….?
Always let someone know before you go! Not only should you let someone know before you go.
True or false: I should check my surroundings, listen for bus noises, and make sure the drivers can see me before I start walking towards my bus?
True. It's very important that the bus drivers can see you s that they don't accidentally hit you when pulling in, backing up, or leaving.
Someone comes up to you after the end of the day at Prescott and says that they have been asked to collect you and take you home. What should you do?
Never get into someone else’s car – even if you know them - unless you have previously spoken to someone at home about it first. Always check first with either them or staff at Prescott in case they’ve left called and left a message
Where should you wait for your Access-A-Bus to arrive?
Inside or on the deck. Never in the parking lot.
When should you begin to pack your things up for the day?
If you think you are being followed, what should you do?
Never take short cuts if they include dark or quiet places or if someone is expecting you to come home by the main route. Never confront someone who is following you. Get away from them. Go to a brightly lit and busy area.
What is something that you can do if the step to get onto the Metro Transit bus is too high up for you?
You can ask the bus driver to lower the bus, or to lower the wheelchair ramp out.
If someone you know makes you feel nervous or scared, what should you do?
If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, you shouldn’t discuss this with them but tell a parent, instructor, or another adult that you trust. Don’t keep it to yourself. If you feel uneasy, then trust your instincts that something is not right and tell someone about it.