Term 3 - Civics · Class 6 Social Science · Chapter 3

Samacheer Class 6 Social Science - Road Safety

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I. Answer the following 5I. Fill in the blanks Answer 1II. Choose the Correct answer 4III. Answer the following questions 2IV. Answer the following in detail 1
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1I. Answer the following5 questions
Q.1Prepare slogans for Road safety.v
Solution

Slogans on Road Safety
Alert today – Alive tomorrow.
Leave sooner, drive slower, live longer.
Speed thrills but kills.
Be alert! Accidents hurt.
Drive carefully, to live joyfully.
A little care makes accidents rare.
Fast-drive could be your last drive.
Driving faster can cause disaster
Chance takers are accident makers.

Answer:

Slogans on Road Safety
Alert today – Alive tomorrow.
Leave sooner, drive slower, live longer.
Speed thrills but kills.
Be alert! Accidents hurt.
Drive carefully, to live joyfully.
A little care makes accidents rare.
Fast-drive could be your last drive.
Driving faster can cause disaster
Chance takers are accident makers.

Q.2Identify the following signs.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety
(a) No U-turn
(b) No entry
(c) Crossroad
(d) Hospital

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety
(a) No U-turn
(b) No entry
(c) Crossroad
(d) Hospital

Q.3Discuss the statistics of 2017 accidents data.v
Solution

Nearly three persons died every ten minutes in road accidents across India last year.
The Report, prepared by the Transport Research Wing of the Ministry of Road Transport and highways, discovered that a total of 4,64,910 road accidents were reported by States and Union territories in the calendar year of 2017, claiming 1,47,913 lives and causing injuries to 4,70,975 persons.
The subject of road safety is an important one. Victims of hit and run cases would now be compensated for up to Rs one million in case of road accident fatalities.
Among vehicle categories involved in road accidents, two-wheelers accounted for the highest share (33.9%) in total accidents and fatalities (29.8%) in 2017.
However, there has been a decline in the total number of road accidents as compared with the year 2016.
In percentage terms, the number of accidents in 2017 was lower by 3.3 percent and injuries 4.8 percent over that of the previous year.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety

Answer:

Nearly three persons died every ten minutes in road accidents across India last year.
The Report, prepared by the Transport Research Wing of the Ministry of Road Transport and highways, discovered that a total of 4,64,910 road accidents were reported by States and Union territories in the calendar year of 2017, claiming 1,47,913 lives and causing injuries to 4,70,975 persons.
The subject of road safety is an important one. Victims of hit and run cases would now be compensated for up to Rs one million in case of road accident fatalities.
Among vehicle categories involved in road accidents, two-wheelers accounted for the highest share (33.9%) in total accidents and fatalities (29.8%) in 2017.
However, there has been a decline in the total number of road accidents as compared with the year 2016.
In percentage terms, the number of accidents in 2017 was lower by 3.3 percent and injuries 4.8 percent over that of the previous year.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety

Q.4Debate: Is wearing a helmet necessary?v
Solution

Advantages of wearing Helmets:
Higher visibility in general weather protection.
Upto 47% of injured cyclists get head injuries.
Wearing a helmet can provide an 88% reduction in the risk of head injury.
Disadvantages of wearing Helmets
Helmets look uncool
Helmets are uncomfortable to wear
Conclusion:
Even though there are few disadvantages to wearing helmets, we should practice the habit of wearing helmets.
After all our life is the most important reason for us to live in this world.
Let’s Spread this good awareness and let’s make the most of our lives.

Answer:

Advantages of wearing Helmets:
Higher visibility in general weather protection.
Upto 47% of injured cyclists get head injuries.
Wearing a helmet can provide an 88% reduction in the risk of head injury.
Disadvantages of wearing Helmets
Helmets look uncool
Helmets are uncomfortable to wear
Conclusion:
Even though there are few disadvantages to wearing helmets, we should practice the habit of wearing helmets.
After all our life is the most important reason for us to live in this world.
Let’s Spread this good awareness and let’s make the most of our lives.

Q.5Draw posters related to road safety.v
Solution

Safety on the Road:
To be safe on the road, we must follow some rules.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety

Answer:

Safety on the Road:
To be safe on the road, we must follow some rules.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety

2I. Fill in the blanks Answer1 questions
Q.G1……………… are the laws that govern how, when, and why you are allowed to drive any vehicle. ……………… and ……………… ensure the safety of the children at home and School. Cautionary signs are generally in ……………… Shape. In road signs ……………… Circles give positive instructions. Wait until a ……………… Singal appears before proceeding.v
Solution

Traffic rules
Parents and teachers
triangular
Blue
Green

Answer:

Traffic rules
Parents and teachers
triangular
Blue
Green

3II. Choose the Correct answer4 questions
Q.1In road signs …………….. Circles give negative instructions.v
  1. A. Orange
  2. B. Red
  3. C. Green
Solution

(b) Red

Answer:

(b) Red

Q.2…………….. arrow means you can go in the direction shown by the arrow.v
  1. A. Green
  2. B. Red
  3. C. Blue
Solution

(a) Green
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety

Answer:

(a) Green
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety

Q.3The pedestrian crossing was instituted in …………….. in 1934.v
  1. A. France
  2. B. Russia
  3. C. Britain
Solution

(c) Britain

Answer:

(c) Britain

Q.4Mandatory road signs are generally …………….. in shape.v
  1. A. triangular
  2. B. rectangular
  3. C. Circular
Solution

(c) Circular

Answer:

(c) Circular

4III. Answer the following questions2 questions
Q.5What do the three Colours Red, Amber, and Green signify?v
Solution

Red means Stop
Amber means Caution
Green means Go
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety

Answer:

Red means Stop
Amber means Caution
Green means Go
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 3 Chapter 3 Road Safety

Q.7What are the safety measures for a pillion rider / Co – passengers.v
Solution

Always wear helmet/seat belt
Do not indulge in talking with the driver.
Children above 12 years of age should occupy the back seat.

Answer:

Always wear helmet/seat belt
Do not indulge in talking with the driver.
Children above 12 years of age should occupy the back seat.

5IV. Answer the following in detail1 questions
Q.3Mention the rules you need to follow while Commuting in School transportation.v
Solution

Get up early and start at home early.
Board the bus from the designated bus stop in a queue.
Once inside the bus behave properly.
Get down only when the bus has Completely Stopped.
If the driver is not following the road safety norms bring it to the notice of school authorities/parents or traffic helpline.
Do not run or rush to catch your bus.
Do not stand on the steps of the bus.
Do not make noise that may distract the driver.
Do not put any part of the body outside the bus.

Answer:

Get up early and start at home early.
Board the bus from the designated bus stop in a queue.
Once inside the bus behave properly.
Get down only when the bus has Completely Stopped.
If the driver is not following the road safety norms bring it to the notice of school authorities/parents or traffic helpline.
Do not run or rush to catch your bus.
Do not stand on the steps of the bus.
Do not make noise that may distract the driver.
Do not put any part of the body outside the bus.