Causes of Road Accidents – Basic 3 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 30 minutes

What Makes Road Accidents Happen?

Road accidents don’t just happen by themselves. There are reasons why they occur.

Main Causes of Road Accidents

1. Careless Driving

• Driving too fast
• Not paying attention to the road
• Using phone while driving

2. Bad Weather

• Heavy rain makes roads slippery
• Fog makes it hard to see clearly

3. Poor Roads

• Roads with big holes (potholes)
• No street lights at night
• Missing road signs

4. People Not Following Rules

• Crossing anywhere on the road
• Not using seat belts
• Jumping traffic lights

5. Vehicle Problems

• Broken brakes that don’t work
• Old tyres that can burst
• Faulty headlights

Class Exercise

1. Match the causes to the right group:

Draw lines to connect:

• Heavy rain → Bad Weather
• Driving too fast → Careless Driving
• Broken brakes → Vehicle Problems
• Roads with holes → Poor Roads

1. Complete these sentences:

1. When it rains heavily, roads become _____________.
2. Drivers should not use their _____________ while driving.
3. _____________ make it hard for cars to stop properly.

1. Put a tick (✓) next to the things that cause accidents:

• Wearing seat belt ( )
• Driving slowly ( )
• Using broken headlight ( )
• Crossing at zebra crossing ( )
• Jumping red light ( )

1. Name two things drivers should NOT do:

Safety tip: Good drivers follow all traffic rules!