Our roles in promoting safety in our community IV

Social Studies J.S.S 1 Third Term

WEEK 10

Our roles in promoting safety in our community IV

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

     1. List safety guidelines for pedestrian, cyclist and motorist.

Content

Meaning of Traffic Rules and Regulations

Traffic rules and regulations refer to a set of laws prepared for road users on how to behave on the road.

Road Signs and Traffic Lights

Every day, we come across many signs on our roads. Such signs include the following:

1. Traffic Lights: This is usually located at cross-roads junctions. Traffic lights have three colours, which are amber, green and red. Each colour gives specific instruction to road users. E.g.

Red means STOP.

Amber (Yellow light) indicates GET…