Road Accident – Basic 1 Security Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

A road accident is when something bad happens on the road. People or cars can get hurt. Road accidents happen when we are not careful, such as when children do not look before crossing, play on the road, or when drivers go too fast. We can stay safe by holding an adult’s hand and using the zebra crossing.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• say what a road accident is
• name some causes of road accidents
• list ways to stay safe on the road
• say what the red, yellow and green traffic lights mean
• say the road safety rhyme

What is a road accident?

• A road accident is when something bad happens on the road
• People or cars can get hurt
• It happens when we are not careful
• We must be very careful on the road

What causes road accidents?

1. Not looking before crossing

• Children run across the road
• They don’t check for cars
• This is very dangerous

2. Playing on the road

• Children play football on the road
• They chase each other on the road
• Cars can hit them

3. Not holding an adult’s hand

• Small children cross alone
• They cannot see well
• An adult helps them stay safe

4. Drivers going too fast

• Some drivers speed
• They cannot stop quickly
• This causes accidents

5. Not using the zebra crossing

• The zebra crossing is the safe place to cross
• Some people don’t use it
• This is dangerous

How can we reduce road accidents?

1. Always hold an adult’s hand

• Don’t cross the road alone
• Hold mummy or daddy’s hand
• Let them guide you

2. Look left, right, and left again

• Before crossing, stop and look
• Look to your left
• Look to your right
• Look left again
• Cross when no car is coming

3. Use the zebra crossing or pedestrian bridge

• Cross at the zebra crossing (white stripes on the road)
• Use the pedestrian bridge if available
• These are safe places to cross

4. Don’t play on the road

• The road is for cars, not for playing
• Play in the compound or playground
• Stay away from the road

5. Obey traffic lights

• Red light: Stop! Don’t cross
• Yellow/Amber light: Get ready
• Green light: Safe to cross

6. Wear bright clothes at night

• Bright colours help drivers see you
• Don’t wear dark clothes at night

7. Don’t run on the road

• Walk calmly
• Don’t rush
• Be patient

Road safety rhyme

Stop, look, and listen
Before you cross the street
Use your eyes and ears
And then use your feet!

Evaluation

Choose the correct answer.

1. A road accident happens when we are not _____.
   • a) careful
   • b) happy
   • c) playing
2. Before crossing, we should look _____.
   • a) at the sky
   • b) left and right
   • c) behind only
3. We should cross at the _____.
   • a) any place
   • b) zebra crossing
   • c) middle of road
4. On the road, we should _____ an adult’s hand.
   • a) push
   • b) hold
   • c) leave
5. Red traffic light means _____.
   • a) go
   • b) run fast
   • c) stop

Assignment

1. Draw a zebra crossing.
2. Practise “Stop, Look, and Listen” with your parents.
3. Tell three causes of road accidents.
4. Draw the traffic light colours: red, yellow, green.