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Directions for Seat Belt/Walk Smart BINGO
Pedestrian - Participants may "Bingo" only on the horizontal lines. This will remind them of crossing at a crosswalk or corner. -
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:
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Q. If shoulder belt fails to lock when pulled, is it working? A. Yes B 1 |
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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 |
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Q. Are most people more likely to use their safety belt on a long trip or a short trip? A. long trip B3 |
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Q. What is the best defense against drunk drivers on the road? A. Safety belt B 4 |
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Q. Would I need to wear my safety belt if I buy a car equipped with air bags? A. Yes B6 |
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Q. If every state has a safety belt law, how many lives could be saved? A. 8,000 per year B 5 |
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Q. Three out of four car crashes happen within 25 miles of home. True or False? A. True B 7 |
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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 |
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Q. By using a safety belt, the driver has better control of the vehicle. True or False A. True B 9 |
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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 |
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Q. In a crash, what distributes/absorbs the impact force? A. Safety belts B 11 |
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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 |
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Q. How many collisions are there in a crash? A. 2 B 14 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. I 17 |
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Q. How often should you use a safety belt? A. Every time you ride in a car. I 18 |
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Q. What is the proper position for wearing a lap belt? A. Across the pelvic bone. I 19 |
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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 I 20 |
Driving Tip
Yield using marked or unmarked cross walks. I 21 |
Driving Tip
Don't overtake or pass drivers who have stopped for pedestrians. I 22 |
Driving Tip
Right turn on red means Stop, Look for Pedestrians, and then turn when it is safe. I 23 |
Driving Tip
Keep your windows fog and frost free. Pedestrians are less conspicuous than vehicles. I 24 |
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Always reduce speed when passing children. I 25 |
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Before backing up, always look for pedestrians in your path. I 26 |
Walk Smart Tip
Always stop at the curb before entering the street or road. I 27 |
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Look left then right, then left again before crossing. I 28 |
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Continue to look to the right and left as you are crossing the street. I 29 |
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Look over your shoulder for turning vehicles. I 30 |
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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 |
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At intersections with walk and don't walk signs, wait until the walk light is flashing. N 33 |
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A Flashing light "Don't Walk" signal means DON'T WALK ACROSS THE STREET. N 34 |
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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 |
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Never cross in the middle of the block on busy streets. N 36 |
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Wear bright colored clothing when walking, even during the day. N 37 |
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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 |
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Alcohol and drugs can lmpalr a person's ability to walk safely. N 42 |
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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 |
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When no intersections are nearby, cross where drivers can easily see you. G 48 |
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Ambulances, police cars and fire trucks may not stop at intersections. Wait before crossing when you hear a siren. G 49 |
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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 |
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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 |
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At the corner, look left and right then left again before you cross. G 55 |
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Be attentive while walking. G 56 |
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Don't Just look for traffic listen for traffic too. G 57 |
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Supervise young walkers until they show you that they are safe pedestrians. G 58 |
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Set a good example for our children by following safe walking rules yourself. G 59 |
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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. 0 61 |
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% 0 62 |
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 |
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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 |
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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! 0 75 |