Road Safety and Signs: Class 2 Study Guide
Roads are shared by walkers, cyclists and vehicles. Simple rules keep everyone safe.
Every day we use roads to get to school, the market or a friend's house. Knowing the rules helps us avoid accidents.
Drivers and walkers both have to follow the signals. Children should always cross the road with an adult until they are old enough to do it carefully.
Traffic lights
A traffic light has three colours. Each tells drivers and walkers what to do.
| Colour | What it means for vehicles | What it means for walkers |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Stop | Do not cross |
| Yellow (amber) | Get ready to stop or go | Wait |
| Green | Go | Cars may move; cross only at the walkers' signal |
Road signs and zebra crossings
Signs have shapes and colours that give clues. Round signs with a red border give orders, such as No Entry. Triangular signs warn, such as School Ahead. A zebra crossing has black and white stripes and is a place where walkers can cross. Walk on the footpath and, if there is none, on the right-hand side facing the traffic.
Stand at the kerb.
Look right, left and right again.
Listen for vehicles.
Cross when it is safe, holding an adult's hand.
On a bicycle or in a car
Wear a helmet on a bicycle and keep to the side of the road. In a car, always wear a seat belt and sit in the back seat if you are young. Never put your head or hands out of a window. Wait for the school bus on the pavement, not on the road.
Worked examples and common mistakes
Example: The light for vehicles is green. Can walkers cross? Not until it is safe and the walkers' signal says so. Common mistakes: running across the road, playing near traffic, and crossing between parked cars where drivers cannot see you.
Check your understanding: model answers
1. Get ready to stop. 2. At a zebra crossing, with an adult. 3. To protect us if the car stops suddenly.
✨ Key Takeaways
- Red means stop, green means go.
- Cross at a zebra crossing with an adult.
- Stop, look, listen, then walk.
- Wear a helmet or a seat belt.
💬 Questions for Discussion & Reflection
- What does a yellow light mean?
- Where should you cross the road?
- Why do we wear a seat belt?