Safe near water and railway lines

Safe at the sea, dams and swimming pools, and near trains and railway lines. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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Near water

Don’t swim against the current: swim sideways first, then to the beach.

Never dive into a dam or river if you don’t know how deep it is; dam water is often cold and deep, with mud.
A child who can’t swim well wears a life jacket. A toddler can drown even in a bucket of water.
At home: put a fence around the swimming pool or a safety net over it, empty buckets and baths after use, and never leave a small child alone near water.
Someone is struggling in the water? Shout for an adult and throw something that floats. Never jump in yourself, because they can pull you under.
Don’t run around a pool: the floor is slippery. Lightning? Get out of the water.
Storm drains and canals after heavy rain can easily sweep you away.

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Near trains

Rule	Why
Never play on or near the line	A heavy train travels more than a kilometre before it stops
Stand behind the yellow line on the platform	You are far enough from the train
No earphones near the line	Modern trains are quiet and fast
Don’t put stones on the line	The train can derail
Stay away from overhead wires	They carry deadly electricity
Wait until the train has stopped completely	You could fall between train and platform

A large X (St Andrew’s cross) stands at the railway crossing itself; a triangular warning sign with a red border tells you a railway crossing is ahead. Someone dares you to run across while the boom is down? Say no and wait, even if he teases.

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Remember this: your summary

Swim between the red-and-yellow flags, where lifeguards watch; never swim alone.
A rip current pulls you out to sea: stay calm and swim parallel to the beach.
Someone struggles: shout for help and throw a float. Emergency number from a cellphone: 112.
Cross railway lines only at a marked crossing or footbridge; a train cannot stop quickly or swerve.
Flashing lights and a bell at a crossing: stop and wait.

Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.

Memory trick

Rip current? Swim sideways, like a crab. Train? A train cannot stop for you.

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