Highway Codes & Traffic Light Colours Basic 3 Civic Education Lesson Note

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 30 minutes

What are Highway Codes?

Highway codes are rules and signs that tell people how to behave safely on roads. They help prevent accidents and keep everyone safe while traveling.

Important Highway Codes for Children

Traffic Light Colors

RED LIGHT:

• Meaning: STOP
• All vehicles must stop completely
• Pedestrians should not cross the road

YELLOW/AMBER LIGHT:

• Meaning: GET READY
• Vehicles should prepare to stop
• Do not start crossing

GREEN LIGHT:

• Meaning: GO
• Vehicles can move forward
• Pedestrians can cross carefully

Road Signs for Pedestrians

STOP Sign:

• Red octagon shape with “STOP” written
• Everyone must stop completely
• Look left and right before moving

Zebra Crossing:

• Black and white stripes on the road
• Safe place for people to cross
• Vehicles must stop for pedestrians

Pedestrian Crossing Sign:

• Shows a person walking
• Warns drivers that people cross here
• Children should use these crossings

Safety Rules for Children

When Walking:

• Always walk on the sidewalk
• If no sidewalk, walk facing traffic
• Hold an adult’s hand when crossing
• Never run into the road suddenly

When Crossing Roads:

• Look LEFT, then RIGHT, then LEFT again
• Use zebra crossings or pedestrian bridges
• Wait for all vehicles to stop
• Cross quickly but don’t run

In Vehicles:

• Always wear your seatbelt
• Sit properly in your seat
• Don’t stick hands or head out of windows
• Don’t distract the driver

On School Buses:

• Wait for the bus to stop completely
• Get on and off carefully
• Stay seated while the bus is moving
• Listen to the bus driver

Basic Road Signs Children Should Know

• School Zone Sign: Yellow sign showing children
• No Entry Sign: Red circle with white bar
• Speed Limit Signs: Numbers in circles
• Hospital Sign: Red cross symbol
• Fuel Station Sign: Picture of fuel pump

Class Exercise

1. Match the traffic light with its meaning:

• Red Light → STOP
• Yellow Light → GET READY
• Green Light → GO

1. Fill in the blanks:

Words: zebra, left, seatbelt, sidewalk

1. Always walk on the _____________ when available.
2. Use _____________ crossings to cross the road safely.
3. Look _____________, then right, then left again before crossing.
4. Always wear your _____________ in vehicles.

1. Choose the correct answer:

1. What should you do when you see a red light? a) Run quickly b) Stop c) Go faster
2. Zebra crossings have: a) Red and white stripes b) Black and white stripes c) Blue and yellow stripes
3. When walking and there’s no sidewalk, you should: a) Walk with traffic b) Walk facing traffic c) Walk in the middle

1. Write SAFE or UNSAFE:

1. Crossing at zebra crossings: _______
2. Running into the road without looking: _______
3. Wearing seatbelts in cars: _______
4. Sticking your head out of car windows: _______
5. Looking left and right before crossing: _______

1. Complete these sentences:

1. Highway codes are _____________ that keep us safe on roads.
2. The _____________ sign is red and octagon-shaped.
3. Always hold an _____________ hand when crossing roads.
4. Look left, then _____________, then left again before crossing.

1. List three things to do when crossing the road:
2. Answer these questions:

1. What does a yellow traffic light mean?
2. Where is the safest place to cross the road?
3. Why should children wear seatbelts?

1. Write TRUE or FALSE:

1. You can cross the road anywhere you want. _______
2. Red light means vehicles should stop. _______
3. It’s safe to play on busy roads. _______
4. Zebra crossings are safe places to cross. _______

Follow highway codes to stay safe on the road!