Driving Safety

Take it seriously!

Traffic deaths by country

Where to practice driving if you are a new driver?

Be careful when making a uturn

Don’t make other people brake for you. Wait until the road is clear.

Driving can be stressful

This is not safe or cool.

Wear a seatbelt

Sit properly on your vehicle

Too many people!

tailgating

Drunk driving

A designated driver does not drink.

Aggressive driving

Don’t put lives in danger so you can arrive 10 seconds faster.

Running red lights- Don’t do it!

Red means stop.

Maintaining your vehicle

Make sure your lights and turn signals are working.

Turn your lights on at night!

Change your oil when you need to. Usually around 6000-9000 km.

Check your tires

This tire is worn out. It is dangerous in the rain.Tire pressure should be about 32 psi.

This tire is flat. It may need air or a repair.

Parallel parking

Check your side and rear view mirrors often.

Don’t pollute!

Talking on cell phone while driving

Texting while driving is dangerous.

Get a license

Driver Education and Road Test

Pull over for ambulances and emergency vehicles

Be patient

Drive slowly through a road construction site.

Use your turn signal when changing lanes or taking a turn.

Let other drivers know what you are doing.

Let pedestrians go first

Stay in one lane!

Coast slowly up to traffic lights and stop signs.

• This will save gas and be more safe.

Always expect other drivers to do something stupid.

Don’t use darkly tinted windows.

It’s dangerous because the driver can’t see.

Don’t use your high beams when another car is coming. It will blind them.

Look at the road

• 80% of crashes happen because a driver was distracted.

hydroplaning• This happens when the car is driving fast on a very

wet road.• The tire loses contact with the road and cannot steer

and brake.

Use your emergency lights when stopped on a road.

Park close to the curb.

This car is too far from the curb.

Don’t park close to a fire hydrant.

If there is a fire, your car will be in the way.

Don’t stop on a crosswalk

Passing safely

Don’t cross a solid yellow line.

Don’t pass around a blind curve.

When can you pass?

Wearing a helmet

“There are old bikers and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers.”

If you are in an accident

• 1. Check that everyone is ok.• 2. Call the police.• 3. Don’t sign anything.• 4. Take notes and take pictures.• 5. Get insurance information.• 6. Don’t admit fault or accuse other driver.

Questions

• What should you wear on your head when driving a motorcycle?

• What can happen if you drive fast on a very wet place?• What should you do when you are about to take a

turn?• Which lights should you use at night?• How many people should ride a motorcycle?• What should you do when there is an ambulance

behind you?

Role play

• One person is a drunk driver, and the other is a policeman who has stopped them.

• One person is a crazy, fast driver who drives badly, and the other is someone in the car with them.