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The Rules of Road Safety

Sometimes we walk to go to school, or to the market or to a friend’s,

house. Fast vehicles like scooters and cars move on the roads. We must
walk carefully and must keep distance from such fast moving vehicles.

We can do it by following some simple rules of road safety.

1. Use footpaths for walking.

2. Always walk on the right side of the road.

3. For crossing the road, use the zebra crossing.

4. Before crossing, see that the road is clear.

5. Do not get in or get off a moving vehicle.

6. Do not lean out of the window of a car or a bus.

7. Do not stand near the door of the bus.

• Critical thinking
Answer these questions.
1. Which vehicle is used to go to a far-off city?

2. Name a vehicle that runs on rail only.

AT ONE GO

 Some vehicles can move on land, some in air and some on water.
 Aeroplanes can transport people and goods to long distances in less time.
 Ships are used to carry heavy goods to far-off countries in the world.

REMEMBER THESE TERMS

Vehicle : It is a thing that carries people and goods.

Check Your Study

A. Tick () the correct answers.

1. What should be used to travel from Delhi to Chennai?

(a) Scooter (b) Train (c) Ship

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