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Q. Which color light means you can cross the road?
Options: The green light · The blue light · The red light · The yellow light
Answer: The green light
Green! And look both ways before you cross.
Q. Which number do you call when there's a fire?
Options: 411 · 311 · 911 · 119
Answer: 911
Call 911! In the USA the same number brings firefighters, police, and ambulances.
Q. In the USA, which single number covers fire, police, and ambulance?
Options: 411 · 111 · 911 · 119
Answer: 911
911 covers them all. Other countries split them up — Korea uses 119 for fire and 112 for police.
Q. What's the first thing to do in an earthquake?
Options: Light a candle · Get under a desk and protect your head · Take the elevator · Open a window and jump
Answer: Get under a desk and protect your head
While it's shaking, get under a sturdy desk and protect your head.
Q. What must you always wear when you ride a bike?
Options: Gloves · A cap · A helmet · Sunglasses
Answer: A helmet
A helmet protects your head — it's a must!
Q. How should you escape a fire when there's smoke everywhere?
Options: Climb up high · Stay low, cover your nose and mouth, and move · Run through the smoke · Take the elevator down fast
Answer: Stay low, cover your nose and mouth, and move
Smoke rises, so stay low and escape by the stairs.
Q. What should you do if a friend falls in the water while playing?
Options: Jump straight in · Tell a grown-up and throw them something that floats · Pretend you didn't see · Take a photo
Answer: Tell a grown-up and throw them something that floats
Jumping in makes it more dangerous. Call a grown-up and throw something that floats.
Q. What should you do if a stranger tells you to come with them?
Options: Mess around · Hide by yourself · Say no and get help from a grown-up · Go with them
Answer: Say no and get help from a grown-up
Shout 'No! I won't!' loudly and go get help.
🚸 Q. What should you do before crossing at a crosswalk?
Options: Close your eyes · Look at your phone · Run across · Stop and look both ways
Answer: Stop and look both ways
Stop, look, then cross! Raising your hand makes it safer.
🚦 Q. What do you do when the light is red?
Options: Cross quickly · Run · Cross slowly · Stop and wait
Answer: Stop and wait
On red, you always stop!
🚦 Q. When the light turns green, can you cross right away?
Options: Run straight out · Cross with your eyes closed · Cross while looking at your phone · Look both ways once more, then cross
Answer: Look both ways once more, then cross
Check the cars have stopped, then cross!
⚽ Q. What happens if you play ball on a road where cars drive?
Options: You just dodge the cars · It's fun, so do it · It's dangerous, so you mustn't · It's fine
Answer: It's dangerous, so you mustn't
Play ball somewhere safe!
🚲 Q. What must you always wear on a bike or a scooter?
Options: Sunglasses · Only gloves · A helmet · Only a cap
Answer: A helmet
A helmet protects your head — a must!
🚗 Q. What's the first thing to do when you get in a bus or a car?
Options: Open a window · Buckle your seat belt · Shout · Walk around
Answer: Buckle your seat belt
Always buckle your seat belt!
🚌 Q. What's the safe way to get off a bus?
Options: Push your way off · Hang off the door · Jump off while it's moving · Wait until it's completely stopped, then get off
Answer: Wait until it's completely stopped, then get off
Wait until it stops, then step off slowly!
🚶 Q. Where is it safe to walk?
Options: A parking lot · Outside the white line beside the road · The sidewalk · The middle of the road
Answer: The sidewalk
Walk on the sidewalk!
🚗 Q. Why is it dangerous to dash out from between parked cars?
Options: A driver can't see you and might hit you · You go faster · It's fun · It isn't dangerous
Answer: A driver can't see you and might hit you
Popping out from behind or between cars is dangerous!
🌙 Q. What's good for staying safe on the road at night?
Options: Bright or reflective clothes · Closing your eyes · Black clothes · Running
Answer: Bright or reflective clothes
Bright clothes show up well, so they keep you safe!
🚒 Q. Which number do you call when a fire breaks out?
Options: Only 999 · 411 · 311 · 911
Answer: 911
Call 911 for the fire department! (In Britain it's 999.)
🔥 Q. How do you escape a fire when there's smoke everywhere?
Options: Take big breaths · Stand up straight and run · Stay low, cover your nose and mouth, and move · Take the elevator
Answer: Stay low, cover your nose and mouth, and move
Smoke goes up! Crawl low and get out.
🪜 Q. Which must you NOT use when escaping a fire?
Options: The emergency exit · An escape chute · The elevator · The stairs
Answer: The elevator
Never the elevator in a fire! Take the stairs!
🔥 Q. What should you do if your clothes catch fire?
Options: Stop, drop, and roll · Run around · Blow on it · Wander off looking for water
Answer: Stop, drop, and roll
Stop, drop, and roll!
💨 Q. What must you NOT do if you smell gas?
Options: Go outside · Open a window · Turn off the gas valve · Turn on a flame or a light switch
Answer: Turn on a flame or a light switch
A spark or a switch could set off an explosion! Open a window and get out.
🔥 Q. What if a child is playing with matches or a lighter?
Options: It's dangerous — give them to a grown-up · Have fun playing · Give them to a friend · Hide them and play
Answer: It's dangerous — give them to a grown-up
Never play with fire!
🕯️ Q. What if you leave a candle burning and walk away?
Options: Cover it with paper · It could start a fire, so put it out first · It's fine · Make the flame bigger
Answer: It could start a fire, so put it out first
Blow the candle out before you go!
🧯 Q. When do you pull the pin on a fire extinguisher?
Options: Right when you're about to use it on a fire · Ahead of time, just in case · When cleaning · When messing around
Answer: Right when you're about to use it on a fire
Pull the pin, aim the nozzle, squeeze the handle, and spray at the fire!
🔌 Q. What happens if you plug too many things into one outlet?
Options: It's fine · It costs money · The electricity gets stronger · It can overheat and start a fire
Answer: It can overheat and start a fire
An overloaded outlet is a fire risk!
⚡ Q. What if you touch an electrical appliance with wet hands?
Options: It feels cool · It gets clean · It's fine · You could get an electric shock
Answer: You could get an electric shock
Water carries electricity! Never with wet hands!
🔌 Q. What if you poke a fork or your finger into an outlet?
Options: A light comes on · It's fun · It's fine · You get a shock — really dangerous
Answer: You get a shock — really dangerous
Never ever do it! You could be electrocuted!
⚡ Q. Where is safe during thunder and lightning?
Options: By the water · Inside a building · Under a tall tree · In a wide open field
Answer: Inside a building
Get indoors! Under a tree is dangerous!
🛁 Q. How do you check the water temperature for a bath?
Options: Just get in · Touch it with your hand first · Only dip your feet in · Don't check at all
Answer: Touch it with your hand first
Too hot and you'll get burned! Check first!
🌊 Q. What's a good idea before you get into a pool or the sea?
Options: Have a nap · Dive straight in · Warm up · Eat a lot
Answer: Warm up
Warming up stops you getting cramp!
🦺 Q. What do you wear to stay safe in the water?
Options: A winter coat · A raincoat · Pajamas · A life jacket
Answer: A life jacket
A life jacket keeps you floating!
⚠️ Q. What about deep water or places with a danger sign?
Options: Go in alone · Go in at night · Sneak in · Don't go in
Answer: Don't go in
If there's a danger sign, never go in!
🧊 Q. Is it okay to walk on a frozen river or lake?
Options: It's dangerous — don't walk on it · It's fine · Run around on it · Go sledding
Answer: It's dangerous — don't walk on it
The ice can crack — really dangerous!
⛰️ Q. What's a good thing to do if you get lost in the mountains?
Options: Stay where you are, call for help, and wait · Keep running downhill · Hide · Wander around alone
Answer: Stay where you are, call for help, and wait
Don't move around — call for help!
🥵 Q. What should you watch out for when you're outside a long time on a hot summer day?
Options: Heatstroke and dehydration (drink water often) · Frostbite · Cavities · A cold
Answer: Heatstroke and dehydration (drink water often)
Rest in the shade and drink water often!
🐝 Q. What's the safe thing to do when a bee comes near?
Options: Don't wave your arms — move away slowly · Scream and run · Shake the hive · Grab it with your hand
Answer: Don't wave your arms — move away slowly
Don't provoke it — move away quietly!
🙅 Q. What if a stranger says 'come with me'?
Options: Go with them · Say no and get help from a grown-up · Take a present and go · Go secretly
Answer: Say no and get help from a grown-up
Say 'No!' loudly and go to a grown-up!
🍬 Q. What if a stranger offers you candy or a present to come over?
Options: Go with them · Say thanks and hug them · Take it · Don't take it and get away
Answer: Don't take it and get away
Never take a present from someone you don't know!
👮 Q. Who is a good person to ask for help when you're lost?
Options: Hide · Sort it out yourself · Anyone walking past · A police officer or a shop worker
Answer: A police officer or a shop worker
Go to a police officer or a shop worker!
📢 Q. What's a good thing to do if someone tries to take you away?
Options: Smile · Shout 'No! Help me!' as loud as you can · Go along quietly · Stay still
Answer: Shout 'No! Help me!' as loud as you can
Shout for help as loudly as you can!
🚪 Q. What if the doorbell rings when you're home alone?
Options: Follow them out · Don't just open the door · Hide · Open it no matter what
Answer: Don't just open the door
Never open the door to someone you don't know!
💻 Q. What if someone you don't know online or in a game wants to meet up?
Options: Send a photo · Give them your address · Don't meet them and tell a grown-up · Meet them right away
Answer: Don't meet them and tell a grown-up
Strangers online need care too! Tell a grown-up!
🔒 Q. What about giving your personal details (name, address, phone number) to someone you don't know?
Options: Tell them everything · Don't just hand them out · Only to friends · Post them online
Answer: Don't just hand them out
Keep your personal details safe!
📞 Q. What's good to know by heart so you can reach your parents in an emergency?
Options: A cartoon title · A game password · Your parents' phone number · A friend's birthday
Answer: Your parents' phone number
It's good to memorize your parents' number!
🚑 Q. Which number do you call for an ambulance when someone is badly hurt or ill?
Options: 411 · 116 · 311 · 911
Answer: 911
911 sends both firefighters and ambulances!
🚑 Q. What's the first thing to do if a friend suddenly collapses?
Options: Shake them · Pour water on them · Call a grown-up and dial 911 · Move them by yourself
Answer: Call a grown-up and dial 911
Telling a grown-up and calling 911 comes first!
📞 Q. What do you need to tell them when you call 911?
Options: Where you are and what has happened · Your favorite color · What's for dinner · Only your age
Answer: Where you are and what has happened
Say the place and what's happening, calmly!
🩸 Q. What's the right way to deal with a nosebleed?
Options: Lie down · Lean forward a little and pinch your nose · Run around · Tip your head back
Answer: Lean forward a little and pinch your nose
Tip your head back and the blood runs down your throat! Lean forward a little.
💧 Q. What's the first thing to do for a small burn?
Options: Cool it under running cold water · Put butter on it · Put ice straight on it · Scratch it
Answer: Cool it under running cold water
Cool it with cold water first! No home remedies.
💊 Q. Why must you not take medicine on your own?
Options: It tastes bad · Taking the wrong thing can be dangerous · It's expensive · It's heavy
Answer: Taking the wrong thing can be dangerous
Only take medicine a grown-up gives you!
☠️ Q. What if you find a pill or a strange liquid you don't recognize?
Options: Give it to a friend · Hide it · Don't touch it or eat it — tell a grown-up · Try eating it
Answer: Don't touch it or eat it — tell a grown-up
Never put it in your mouth!
🏫 Q. What's the first thing to do indoors in an earthquake?
Options: Take the elevator · Get under a sturdy desk and protect your head · Stand by a window · Run around
Answer: Get under a sturdy desk and protect your head
While it shakes, get under a desk! Protect your head!
🪜 Q. What do you do once the earthquake shaking stops?
Options: Go down in the elevator · Take the stairs and get to open ground · Stay behind to grab your things · Just go to sleep
Answer: Take the stairs and get to open ground
Once the shaking stops, take the stairs and get outside!
🌀 Q. What's the safe thing to do when a hurricane or a flood is coming?
Options: Stay indoors and keep away from low ground · Run around outside · Play in the river · Go and watch by the water
Answer: Stay indoors and keep away from low ground
Rising water is dangerous! Wait indoors!
😷 Q. What's a good idea on a day with heavy air pollution or smoke?
Options: Play outside for ages · Take big deep breaths · Wear a mask · Open the windows wide
Answer: Wear a mask
A mask protects your lungs!
🎒 Q. What's good to keep at home ready for a disaster?
Options: You don't need anything · Emergency supplies (flashlight, water, first aid kit) · Only snacks · Only toys
Answer: Emergency supplies (flashlight, water, first aid kit)
Get an emergency backpack ready!
🪜 Q. What's the safe way to use the stairs?
Options: Push your way down · Jump down · Look at your phone · Hold the handrail and go slowly
Answer: Hold the handrail and go slowly
Hold the rail and take one step at a time!
🍲 Q. How do you handle a hot pot or kettle?
Options: Kick it · Grab it bare-handed · Put your face against it · Wear an oven mitt and hold the handle
Answer: Wear an oven mitt and hold the handle
Hot things need care! Handle and mitts!
✂️ Q. How do you pass scissors or a knife to a friend?
Options: Wave them about · Throw them · Blade first · Turn them round and offer the handle
Answer: Turn them round and offer the handle
Sharp things go handle-first toward the other person!
🛗 Q. What's the safe way to ride an escalator?
Options: Hold the handrail and stand still · Mess about · Walk the wrong way · Run up it
Answer: Hold the handrail and stand still
Hold the rail and behave!
🪟 Q. What about climbing up high (on a window or a railing)?
Options: It feels nice · You could fall — it's dangerous · It's fine · It's fun
Answer: You could fall — it's dangerous
You could fall! Don't climb up!
🔴 Q. Why is it dangerous to put small toys or marbles in your mouth?
Options: They can stick in your throat and stop you breathing · They get bigger · It's fine · They taste good
Answer: They can stick in your throat and stop you breathing
Swallow one and you could choke! Not in your mouth!
⚠️ Q. What if you put a plastic bag over your face or head?
Options: It's fun · It's fine · It feels cool · You can't breathe — really dangerous
Answer: You can't breathe — really dangerous
You could suffocate! Never do it!
🧊 Q. How do you avoid slipping over on icy ground?
Options: Walk with your hands in your pockets · Slide along · Run · Take small steps and walk slowly
Answer: Take small steps and walk slowly
Hands out of your pockets and go slowly! Watch you don't fall!
🚪 Q. How do you keep your fingers from getting caught in a door?
Options: Open and close it slowly and only hold the handle · Slam it · Hold the edge of the door · Kick it
Answer: Open and close it slowly and only hold the handle
Fingers on the handle, not in the gap!
🧸 Q. What if a toy breaks and goes sharp?
Options: Put it in your mouth · Tell a grown-up and be careful · Just keep playing · Throw it
Answer: Tell a grown-up and be careful
You could get hurt — tell a grown-up!
🧼 Q. What must you always do after playing outside and before eating?
Options: Have a nap · Wash your hands well · Wash your hair · Change your clothes
Answer: Wash your hands well
Washing your hands stops illness!
🤧 Q. What's the right way to cough or sneeze?
Options: Only cover it with your hand · Just let it out · Aim at a friend · Cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve
Answer: Cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve
Use your sleeve to stop germs spreading!
🤢 Q. What if food has gone off or smells strange?
Options: It's fine · Eat more of it · Give it to a friend · It could upset your tummy, so don't eat it
Answer: It could upset your tummy, so don't eat it
If it smells odd, don't eat it!
🍪 Q. Is it okay to pick food up off the floor and eat it?
Options: It's fine · It's okay if you're quick · Just wipe it · It's got germs on it — better not to
Answer: It's got germs on it — better not to
Food off the floor has lots of germs!
👁️ Q. What do you do if something gets in your eye, ear, or nose?
Options: Rub it hard · Leave it · Poke a finger in · Don't rub it — ask a grown-up for help
Answer: Don't rub it — ask a grown-up for help
Poking at it will hurt you more!
🐕 Q. What's the safe thing to do when you meet an animal you don't know, like a dog?
Options: Run over and hug it · Don't suddenly touch it — back away slowly · Grab its tail · Take its food
Answer: Don't suddenly touch it — back away slowly
An animal you don't know might bite! Be careful!
📞 Q. What happens if you make a prank call to a number like 911?
Options: You get a prize · Someone in a real emergency might not get help · It's fine · It's fun
Answer: Someone in a real emergency might not get help
Never make prank calls!
✅ Q. What's the right attitude to safety rules?
Options: Follow them sometimes · Follow them even when it's a bother · Don't follow them · Only follow them when you'd get told off
Answer: Follow them even when it's a bother
The rules keep you safe!
🚫 Q. Which of these is dangerous?
Options: Wearing a helmet on a bike · Holding the rail on an escalator · Playing ball on the road · Washing your hands before you eat
Answer: Playing ball on the road
Playing on the road is really dangerous!
✅ Q. Which of these is safe?
Options: Touching an outlet with wet hands · Walking on ice · Crossing on a red light · Wearing a seat belt
Answer: Wearing a seat belt
A seat belt saves lives!
🆘 Q. What's the first thing to do when you see something dangerous?
Options: Sort it out yourself · Watch · Just run away · Tell a grown-up
Answer: Tell a grown-up
Tell a grown-up, or call 911!
🚪 Q. What does the emergency exit sign (the green running person) tell you?
Options: The snack bar · The restroom · The playground · The door to leave by in an emergency
Answer: The door to leave by in an emergency
In an emergency, escape through this door!
🔥 Q. What should you shout out loud when there's a fire?
Options: 'Fire!' · 'This is fun!' · 'Be quiet!' · Say nothing
Answer: 'Fire!'
'Fire!' Shout it loudly, call 911, then stay low and escape by the stairs, not the elevator.
🏫 Q. Why do we have safety lessons and evacuation drills?
Options: So you can stay calm in a real emergency · Because you got told off · Because it's playtime · There's no reason
Answer: So you can stay calm in a real emergency
Practice can save your life in a real emergency!
🙅 Q. What if a friend suggests a dangerous game?
Options: Say 'no' and don't do it · Copy them no matter what · Do it secretly · Make it even more dangerous
Answer: Say 'no' and don't do it
Be brave enough to say no to dangerous games!
🚗 Q. Why is it dangerous for a child to be left alone in a car for a long time?
Options: The heat and lack of air are a big danger · It's fine · It's cool in there · You'd just be bored
Answer: The heat and lack of air are a big danger
A car in summer gets incredibly hot! Never alone!
🚧 Q. What about going into a building site or a no-entry area?
Options: Sneak in · It's fun · It's fine · You could get hurt, so don't go in
Answer: You could get hurt, so don't go in
Never go where there's a danger sign!
🚑 Q. What can a child do if they see a traffic accident?
Options: Just watch · Tell a grown-up or call 911 · Only take photos · Move people themselves
Answer: Tell a grown-up or call 911
From somewhere safe, tell a grown-up or call 911!
🪖 Q. Which part of your body does a helmet protect?
Options: Your head (your brain) · Your tummy · Your hands · Your feet
Answer: Your head (your brain)
It protects your head — the most important part!
🌙 Q. What's a good safety habit to check before bed?
Options: Leaving the TV on · Leaving the door open · Playing with fire · Checking the stove and candles are out
Answer: Checking the stove and candles are out
Checking the gas and flames prevents fires!
🚇 Q. Where is it safe to wait for a subway or a train?
Options: Behind the yellow safety line · Close to the tracks · On the tracks · In the door gap
Answer: Behind the yellow safety line
Wait behind the yellow line!
🎢 Q. Why do rides have seat belts and safety bars?
Options: They look nice · They're heavy · It's just a rule · They keep you from falling out
Answer: They keep you from falling out
Safety gear protects you!
🚶 Q. What if you push a friend or run around and bump into someone?
Options: It's fine · Push harder · Someone could get hurt, so walk · It's fun
Answer: Someone could get hurt, so walk
Indoors and on stairs, walk!
🔥 Q. Why is it dangerous to sleep right next to a heater in winter?
Options: It's cool · There's a burn and fire risk · It's fine · It's nice and warm
Answer: There's a burn and fire risk
Too close means burns and fire!
⚠️ Q. What do you do when you see a warning or caution label on something?
Options: Ignore it · Read it and be careful · Peel it off · Eat it
Answer: Read it and be careful
A warning label is there to keep you safe!
🤝 Q. Whose job is safety?
Options: Nobody needs to bother · Only grown-ups · Only the police · Me and all of us together
Answer: Me and all of us together
Safety is everyone's promise!
🌊 Q. What about going to a stream or valley swollen with rain?
Options: It's fun · It's fine · The water can rise in an instant — really dangerous · It's refreshing
Answer: The water can rise in an instant — really dangerous
Rising water turns dangerous in seconds! Stay away!
📞 Q. Which of these is NOT an emergency number?
Options: 1000 (a made-up number) · 911 · The poison control hotline · 999 (in Britain)
Answer: 1000 (a made-up number)
Remember 911! In Britain it's 999.
🛗 Q. What's a good thing to do if you're stuck in an elevator?
Options: Climb out of the ceiling · Force the doors open · Jump · Press the emergency bell and wait for help
Answer: Press the emergency bell and wait for help
Use the bell or intercom to ask for help! Forcing the doors is dangerous!
🍜 Q. How do you carry hot soup or hot water?
Options: Carry it while messing about · Run with it · Move it slowly and carefully · Fling it one-handed
Answer: Move it slowly and carefully
Burn risk! Two hands, nice and slow!
🆘 Q. What do you do if a friend has food stuck in their throat and can't even cough?
Options: Give them water · Shout for a grown-up and call 911 · Leave them · Lay them down
Answer: Shout for a grown-up and call 911
Choking is an emergency! Get a grown-up and call 911 right away!
🏪 Q. Where can you escape to if something dangerous happens outside?
Options: An underground parking lot · A dark alley · A busy shop or a fire station · An empty house
Answer: A busy shop or a fire station
Head somewhere bright with plenty of people!