Samacheer Class 7 Social Science - Road Safety

wheel
2. Using …………………. is inevitable in our journey of life.
Helmet3. Too many vehicles on the road cause …………………. and …………………. pollution.
Air, Noise
4. …………………. is the monetary supporter of a family.
Breadwinner
5. In case of emergency for medical assistance call …………………. for help.
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distraction2. ……………….. is a major traffic violation of rules.
Reckless driving
3. Increase of ……………….. on the road create a heavy traffic jam and cause more pollution.
vehicles
4. Impatience of ……………….. and violation of traffic rules result in accidents.
Pedestrians
5. Avoiding the use of ……………….. for two-wheelers lead to unwanted happenings.
helmets
6. ……………….. is a device capable of automatic crash detection.
Raksha safe drive
7. ……………….. will reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
Carpooling
8. Parents and Teachers play a vital role in imparting road safety Education ………………..
young ones9. ……………….. is a healthy habit and reduces pollution.
Cycling
10. ……………….. act as silent conductors of the traffic on the road.
Traffic signs

A
B
1. Informatory sign
c) Petrol pump sign
2. The Legal Metrology Act
e) walkers
3. Mandatory sign
a) Traffic lights
4. Cautionary sign
b) Narrow bend sign
5. Right to drive a vehicle
d) License

This is a larger threat and the leading cause of road accidents.
It is the distraction of the driver, engaging in any other activity while driving.
It may be talking over the mobile phone or texting messages or engaging in any activities with attention diverted from driving.

Mass media and journals could play a key role to raise awareness of road safety. In particular, they can disseminate preventive messages and promote safe behaviours, increase people’s knowledge and understanding of the gravity of the problem, and advocate for safer roads and systems.

One who drives a vehicle should have undergone the training and tests to obtain a driving license.
It is compulsory to have the following documents:
driving license
registration certificate of the vehicle
Insurance certificate
Taxation certificate
fitness certificate and permit.

Provide Road Safety education since childhood.
It has to be made a part of the school curriculum, syllabus, textbook and included in competition on road safety.
Activities like writing slogans, essays, and paintings on this theme should be conducted for reinforcement.

Parents and Teachers play a vital role in imparting road safety Education to young ones.
If a child’s parent violates the traffic rules, the child too will initiate the same in the future.
So the elders have to set an example for them in adhering to the safety rules and regulations.
Video and computer games that simulate driving should be banned by the government.
Help your children learn about traffic signals and rules.
Warn them not to run across or along the road.
Teach them to use the footpath while walking on the road.
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We will educate parents on following road safety rules.
Explain the risk of not wearing a helmet.
We will insist our parents wear a seat belt while driving a car.
We will tell them not to exceed the speed limit while riding or driving.

If the wheel had not been invented, there is a need for road transport.
Walking would have been the only mode of transport.7th Social Science Guide Road Safety Additional Important Questions and Answers

Stop or slow down
Buckle up
Obey traffic rules and signs
Obey speed limits
Keep vehicle fit
Never use mobile while driving
Wear helmet
Never drive dangerously
Be courteous
Never mix drinking and driving.

Carpooling is the sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in the car, and prevents the need for more cars to the same location.