BINGO


Materials:

Directions for Seat Belt/Walk Smart BINGO

  1. Photocopy the question sheets using heavy stock paper. Cut question cards apart - you will have 75 individual cards.
  2. Place the question cards in a box or "fish bowl",for random drawing.
  3. Distribute Bingo game cards and Bingo chip markers.
  4. Seat Belt - Participants may "Bingo" only on the diagonal and bottom horizontal line, the shape of a fastened seat belt. When playing with young children- you may consider accepting only the horizontal line, the shape of the lap belt.

    Pedestrian - Participants may "Bingo" only on the horizontal lines. This will remind them of crossing at a crosswalk or corner. -

  5. Participants will mark their Bingo card as needed.

Play BINGO

* Draw a question/tip card. Read the question/tip before reading the Bingo number. (Students will listen carefully to the question/tip as they are waiting to hear the Bingo number announced.) Continue drawing and reading the questions/tips until a students yells Bingo! Distribute prizes.

For more information on the Bingo game, write to:

PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
610 Old Lancaster Road
Dayton Building - Suite 220
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
- or call - -
(215) 520-9123 or 1-800-CAR BELT (in PA)

"Advocates For Children"




Fact:
Q. If shoulder belt fails to lock when pulled, is it working?
A. Yes

B 1

Fact:
Q. If I use a lap and shoulder belt, I can cut my chances of being killed or seriously injured in a crash by 50 %
A. True

B 2

Fact:
Q. Are most people more likely to use their safety belt on a long trip or a short trip?
A. long trip

B3

Fact:
Q. What is the best defense against drunk drivers on the road?
A. Safety belt

B 4

Fact:
Q. Would I need to wear my safety belt if I buy a car equipped with air bags?
A. Yes

B6

Fact:
Q. If every state has a safety belt law, how many lives could be saved?
A. 8,000 per year

B 5

Fact:
Q. Three out of four car crashes happen within 25 miles of home. True or False?
A. True

B 7

Fact:
Q. According to the Highway Users Federation, how many inuries could be avoided if 80% of all Americans used safety belts?
A. 319,000

B 8

Fact:
Q. By using a safety belt, the driver has better control of the vehicle. True or False
A. True

B 9

Fact:
Q. How do safety belts help the driver of a vehicle?
A. They keep the driver from being thrown around the car's lnterior, helping the driver to maintain control of the car

B 10

Fact:
Q. In a crash, what distributes/absorbs the impact force?
A. Safety belts

B 11

Fact:
Q. What's the first thing you should say to passengers in your car
A. Please, Buckle Up

B 12

Walk Smart Tip
When walking at night wear white or carry a light

B 13

Fact:
Q. How many collisions are there in a crash?
A. 2

B 14

Fact:
Q. Since safety belts save lives, why don't all people use them?
A. Myths (uncomfortable, good driver, low speeds, short trips, going under water, etc.)

B 15

Fact:
Q. If I have an automatic shoulder harness feature on my car do I still need to wear my lap belt?
A. Yes

I 16

Fact:
Q. Should a pregnant woman use a seat belt?
A. Yes, and use it properly by positioning it as low as possible on the pelvic area.

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Fact:
Q. How often should you use a safety belt?
A. Every time you ride in a car.

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Fact:
Q. What is the proper position for wearing a lap belt?
A. Across the pelvic bone.

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Fact:
Q. If you are in a car crash and you don't use your safety belt, who suffers the consequences?
A. You, your friends, and your family

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Driving Tip
Yield using marked or unmarked cross walks.

I 21

Driving Tip
Don't overtake or pass drivers who have stopped for pedestrians.

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Driving Tip
Right turn on red means Stop, Look for Pedestrians, and then turn when it is safe.

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Driving Tip
Keep your windows fog and frost free. Pedestrians are less conspicuous than vehicles.

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Driving Tip
Always reduce speed when passing children.

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Driving Tip
Before backing up, always look for pedestrians in your path.

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Walk Smart Tip
Always stop at the curb before entering the street or road.

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Walk Smart Tip
Look left then right, then left again before crossing.

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Walk Smart Tip
Continue to look to the right and left as you are crossing the street.

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Walk Smart Tip
Look over your shoulder for turning vehicles.

I 30

Walk Smart Tip
Walk to the edge of a parked car-to see traffic..

N 31

Walk Smart Tip
At intersections with traffic lights, wait until the light straight ahead turns green.

N 32

Walk Smart Tip
At intersections with walk and don't walk signs, wait until the walk light is flashing.

N 33

Walk Smart Tip
A Flashing light "Don't Walk" signal means DON'T WALK ACROSS THE STREET.

N 34

Walk Smart Tip
Q. What should you do if the Walk light flashes and you are already in the street?
A. Continue walklag and complete the crossing.

N 35

Walk Smart Tip
Never cross in the middle of the block on busy streets.

N 36

Walk Smart Tip
Wear bright colored clothing when walking, even during the day.

N 37

Walk Smart Tip
Q. Where should I walk on a road where there is no sidewalk?
A. Walk facing traffic and to as far left of the road as possible.

N 38

Walk Smart Tip
If walking at night, carry a lighted flashlight and wear a reflective arm band that glows in the dark.

N 39

Walk Smart Tip
Be alert to cars backing out of parking lots.

N 40

Walk Smart Tip
In residential areas be alert to cars coming in and out of driveways.

N 41

Walk Smart Tip
Alcohol and drugs can lmpalr a person's ability to walk safely.

N 42

Walk Smart Tip
Do not walk outside unescorted when taking medications that cause dizziness or blurred Vision.

N 43

Walk Smart Tip
Never drink and drive and never drink and walk.

N 44

Walk Smart Tip
Q. How many people die in pedestrian crashes in the US each year?
A. 8,000

N 45

Walk Smart Tip
It is difficult for drivers to see you when the weather is bad. Wear reflective clothing and carry a flashlight.

G 46

Walk Smart Tip
Drivers expect you to cross in crosswalks and intersections.

G 47

Walk Smart Tip
When no intersections are nearby, cross where drivers can easily see you.

G 48

Walk Smart Tip
Ambulances, police cars and fire trucks may not stop at intersections. Wait before crossing when you hear a siren.

G 49

Walk Smart Tip
If there is a pedestrian signal it is against the law to cross if the signal reads Don't Walk.

G 50

Walk Smart Tip
Cross railroad tracks only at marked crossings.

G 51

Walk Smart Tip
If a railroad Crossing gate is lowered or a red light is on, wait for the train to pass before you walk across the tracks.

G 52

Walk Smart Tip
Always use sidewalks - if they are available.

G 53

Walk Smart Tip
Wear bright colors during the day and wear white or reflective materials at night.

G 54

Walk Smart Tip
At the corner, look left and right then left again before you cross.

G 55

Walk Smart Tip
Be attentive while walking.

G 56

Walk Smart Tip
Don't Just look for traffic listen for traffic too.

G 57

Walk Smart Tip
Supervise young walkers until they show you that they are safe pedestrians.

G 58

Walk Smart Tip
Set a good example for our children by following safe walking rules yourself.

G 59

Walk Smart Tip
Make sure the "coast is clear" before crossing.

G 60

Fact:
With the use of approved child carseats, the number of deaths has decreased
1978 - 726 children ages 0-4 died
1984 - 425 children ages 0-4 died that means 302 children were saved. No other medical breakthrough saved as many children's lives.

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Fact:
The chance of a crash on any trip is very low but the posslbllity of a crash on one of many trips in your lifetime is better than 30%

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Fact:
Some crashes are unsurvivable in any circumstances, but use of safety belts generally decreases the chance of death by 60% and chance of serious lrdury by 50%

0 63

Fact:
Car seats are 65% effectlve when properly used.

O 64

Fact:
Safety belts help to keep occupants from hitting into each other

0 65

Fact:
Safety belts help keep you in place so that you can maintain control of the car.

0 66

Fact:
Pedestrian crashes occur even on quiet pedestrian streets.

0 67

Fact:
The law strengthened the use of child safety seats by requiring All drivers to have children 04 years properly buckled into approved safety seats.

O 68

Fact:
The law exempts only those with verifilable medical or physical problems. See your doctor.

O 69

Walk Smart Tip
Knowledge is your best defense as a pedestrian. Walk Smart!

O 70

Walk Smart Tip
Recognize danger and react to it.

O 71

Fact:
Car seat loaner programs are operating in our county. (Mention them)

O 72

Fact:
Safety belts workl That's a factl

O 73

Fact:
Use your safety belt 11 times in a row to make it a habit!

O 74

Fact:
Your life is in your hands. Buckle up!

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