unexpected
You’re walking and a ball rolls into the street. Your friend runs after it.
What is stop your friend and remind them to look both ways before entering the street?
A car stops near you and the driver asks for directions.
What is keep a safe distance, don’t approach the car, and let an adult handle it?
You should always walk here instead of in the street.
👉 What is a sidewalk?
You should NOT use these while walking near traffic because they distract you.
👉 What are phones or headphones?
You should never cross the street between these.
👉 What are parked cars?
You notice the sidewalk ahead is blocked by construction equipment.
What is stay with your group and find a safe alternate route away from danger?
You notice litter or a broken glass bottle on the sidewalk.
What is avoid touching it and alert a teacher or adult?
You should do this before crossing any street.
👉 What is look in all directions?
If your ball rolls into the street, you should do this.
👉 What is check for traffic or ask an adult for help?
You should stay in these areas so drivers can see you at night.
👉 What are well-lit areas or bright/visible spaces?
A dog is off its leash and barking loudly as you walk by.
What is stay calm, do not run, and move away slowly with your group?
The crosswalk signal is blinking and about to change while you’re crossing.
What is finish crossing quickly and safely without running or turning back?
This special area is the safest place to cross the street.
What is a crosswalk?
This type of person is safe to ask for help if you feel lost.
👉 Who is a police officer, teacher, or trusted adult?
If a stranger asks you to go with them, you should do this.
👉 What is yell no and find a trusted adult?
You get separated from your group during the walk.
What is stay in one place and ask a trusted adult like a police officer or store worker for help?
It suddenly starts raining heavily during your walk.
What is stay with your group and follow directions to move to a safe indoor or covered area?
You should always walk with one of these when possible.
👉 What is your group?
You should STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN before doing this.
👉 What is crossing the street?
Someone you don’t know asks you to come help them find something.
What is say no, stay with your group, and tell a trusted adult?
A classmate feels dizzy or sick during the walk.
What is tell an adult immediately and stay with your classmate until help arrives?
If there is no sidewalk, you should walk this way.
👉 What is facing traffic?
This signal tells you it is safe to cross the street.
👉 What is a “Walk” signal (or green light)?
You should always pay attention to these when walking in the community.
👉 What are traffic signs and signals?