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Safety outdoors: water, roads, weather and getting lost

Safe outdoors: near water, on roads, in storms and heat, and when you get lost. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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Water and road

Rip current pullsyou out to seaStay calm: swimparallel to the beachBeach
A friend struggles in deep water: throw something that floats and call an adult.
  • Never dive into an unknown river or dam: it may be shallow or hide rocks. Never swim during a thunderstorm.
  • Cross at a pedestrian crossing or traffic light. Bicycle: helmet on and ride on the left. Seatbelt on: it holds you if the car stops suddenly.
  • Don’t play near a railway line: trains are fast and cannot stop quickly.
Tap when you could tell someone without looking.

In the veld

Stay whereyou areStay calmBlow awhistlethree timesWear brightcolours
Before a hike, tell an adult your route and return time.
DangerWhat to do
A snake on the pathBack away slowly and give it space
A strange dog barks and runs at youStand still, arms down, look away
A veld fire comes closerLeave the smoke area with the adults and call for help
Separated from family in a busy mallAsk a cashier or security guard in uniform
A stranger in a car offers a liftSay no, move away and tell an adult
Tap when you could tell someone without looking.

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Remember this: your summary
  • Swim between the lifeguards’ flags, never alone; rip current: swim parallel to the beach.
  • We drive on the left: look right first. At night: light or reflective clothes.
  • Thunder: go into a building or car at once; never stand alone on a hilltop.
  • The sun burns strongest between about 10:00 and 15:00: drink water and rest in the shade.
  • Emergency number from any cellphone: 112. A family code word checks that someone fetching you was sent by family.

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

Memory trick

Lost? Hug a tree: stay where you are. Whistle three times — the distress signal.

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Important words

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Test yourself · Part 2

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