Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Term 3 Civics Solutions Chapter 3 Pdf
Tamilnadu Board Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Term 3 Civics Solutions Chapter 3: Tamilnadu State Board Solution Class 6 Social Science Term 3 Civics Chapter 3 – Road Safety.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Civics Solutions Chapter 3: Overview
Board |
Samacheer Kalvi |
Class |
6 |
Subject |
Social Science Civics |
Term |
3 |
Chapter Name |
Road Safety |
Multiple choice questions: (marks:1)
1) The Green colour in traffic signal means:
A) Go
B) Caution
C) Stop
Ans: Go.
2) The Red colour in traffic signal means:
A) Go
B) Caution
C) Stop
Ans: Stop.
3) The Amber colour in traffic signal means:
A) Go
B) Stop
C) Caution
Ans: caution.
4) The mandatory road signs are:
A) Circular in shape
B) Triangle in shape
C) Rectangle in shape
Ans: circular in shape.
5) The informatory road signs are:
A) Rectangular in shape
B) Triangle in shape
C) Circular in shape
Ans: rectangular in shape.
6) The cautionary road signs are:
A) Rectangular in shape
B) Triangular in shape
C) Circular in shape
Ans: Triangular in shape.
Answer the following questions: (marks: 2/ 3)
1) Write down about the three types of traffic signs?
Ans: There are three types of traffic signs present. They are: Mandatory, Cautionary and Informatory.
A) Mandatory : Mandatory road signs are the ones that give order regarding do’s and don’ts and are to be followed strictly. These are generally circular in shape.
B) Cautionary: Cautionary road signs are the ones that warn the road user regarding the road situation ahead. Cautionary signs are generally in triangular shape.
C) Informatory: Informatory road signs are the ones that give information regarding directions, destination, etc. Informatory signs are generally rectangular in shape.
2) What do the three colours of the traffic signals mean?
Ans: Basically three types of colours in traffic signals see. They are red ,amber and green. Each of the colours have different meanings. They are:
- Red: Red means Stop. Wait behind the stop line. If there are no lines, stop before the traffic light at the intersection so that traffic light is clearly visible.
~ Wait until a green signal appears before proceeding.
~ You may turn left while the signal is red, if it is not prohibited by a sign. But give importance to pedestrians and other traffic.
- Amber: Amber means caution. You may move on if the amber appears after you have already crossed the stop line or when you feel that your stopping may cause an accident. Anyhow, be extra careful.
- Green: Green means go, proceed ahead ensuring that the way is clear.
~ You can make a right or left turn if not prohibited by signs, but take special care and give way to pedestrians crossing the road.
~ Green arrow means that you can go in the direction shown by the arrow.
3) What do you mean by pedestrian crossing?
Ans: The pedestrian crossing was instituted in
Britain in 1934. The roads were marked by dotted lines. On the pavement there were striped Belisha beacon light poles named after Britain’s Minister of transport L. Horre-Belisha . The Zebra crossing with black and white stripes was developed after the Second World War.
4) What do’s and don’ts should be maintained while crossing the road?
Ans: There are some do’s and don’ts we should maintain while walking on the roads or crossing the roads.
✓ Do’s:
- Walk on any side of the road if there are footpaths.
- On roads without footpaths, walk on your extreme right side facing the oncoming traffic.
- Use zebra crossing, foot over bridge & subways to cross the roads.
- Where such facilities are not available be extra cautious while crossing the road.
- Children below 8 years of age should cross the road with the help of elders.
- Cross the road when the vehicles are at a safe distance.
- Wear light coloured dresses during night.
✓ Don’ts:
- Don’t cross the road hastily by running.
- Don’t cross the road in front of or in between parked vehicles.
- Don’t try to cross the road from blind corners, turns where you are not visible to the vehicle drivers.
- Don’t jump over the railings to cross the road.
5) What are the safety rules one should maintain while riding a bicycle on the road?
Ans: Most children use bicycles to go to schools. So they should be aware of the road rules and road safety. Moreover they should maintain their bicycles in good condition.
✓ Do’s:
- Cycle must be fitted with standard gadgets: bell, brakes, rearview mirror, both front and back mudguard painted white, reflective tapes affixed at the front and back.
- Cycle on the extreme left side of the road or use service road, if available
- Avoid busy roads.
- Keep a safe distance from fast motorized vehicles.
- Give proper indications before stopping or turning.
✓ Don’ts:
- Don’t indulge in any kinds of stunts
- Don’t load the cycle with another person or heavy goods.
- Don’t ride holding onto another fast moving vehicle.
6) Write down the safety rules one should maintain while commuting in school transportation?
Ans: While commuting in School transportation there are some safety rules one should maintain:
✓ Do’s:
- Get up early and start early from home.
- Board the bus from the designated bus stop in a queue.
- Once inside the bus, behave properly.
- Hold on to the railings of the bus.
- Alight only at the designated bus stop.
- Get down only when the bus has stopped completely.
- If the driver is not following the road safety norms, bring it to the notice of school authorities/parents or traffic helpline.
✓ Don’ts:
- Do not rush or run to catch your bus.
- Do not stand on the steps of the bus.
- Do not make noise that may distract the driver.
- Do not put any part of the body outside the bus.
- Do not get in or get down from a moving bus.
Answer the following questions: (marks:5)
1.) What are the road safety rules one should follow while on road?
Ans: Road signs, markings, traffic signals and other traffic devices are there to guide the road users and hence are the languages of the road. Every road user, whether a pedestrian, two-wheeler rider, or driver of a four wheeled vehicle should have knowledge regarding these traffic controlling devices and should be aware of what they signify. Traffic signs are there to regulate traffic, warn about hazards and to guide the road user.
✓ Follow the traffic signs and signals:
There are mainly three types of traffic signs mandatory, Cautionary and Informatory. One should know about the meanings of the traffic signs and follow them.
Basically three types of colours in traffic signals we can see. They are red , amber and green. Each of the colours have different meanings. Red means stop, amber means caution and green means go. One should know the meaning of the signals and should maintain them properly.
✓ While on the road:
There are some do’s and don’ts we should maintain while walking on the roads or crossing the roads .
~ Do’s:
- Walk on any side of the road if there are footpaths.
- On roads without footpaths, walk on your extreme right side facing the oncoming traffic.
- Use zebra crossing, foot over bridge & subways to cross the roads.
- Where such facilities are not available be extra cautious while crossing the road.
- Children below 8 years of age should cross the road with the help of elders.
- Cross the road when the vehicles are at a safe distance.
- Wear light coloured dresses during night.
~ Don’ts:
- Don’t cross the road hastily by running.
- Don’t cross the road in front of or in between parked vehicles.
- Don’t try to cross the road from blind corners, turns where you are not visible to the vehicle drivers.
- Don’t jump over the railings to cross the road.
✓ while riding a bicycle:
Most children use bicycles to go to schools. So they should be aware of the road rules and road safety. Moreover they should maintain their bicycles in good condition.
~ Do’s:
- Cycle must be fitted with standard gadgets: bell, brakes, rearview mirror, both front and back mudguard painted white, reflective tapes affixed at the front and back.
- Cycle on the extreme left side of the road or use service road, if available
- Avoid busy roads.
- Keep a safe distance from fast motorized vehicles.
- Give proper indications before stopping or turning.
~ Don’ts:
- Don’t indulge in any kinds of stunts
- Don’t load the cycle with another person or heavy goods.
- Don’t ride holding onto another fast moving vehicle.
✓ While commuting in School transportation:
~ Do’s:
- Get up early and start early from home.
- Board the bus from the designated bus stop in a queue.
- Once inside the bus, behave properly.
- Hold on to the railings of the bus.
- Alight only at the designated bus stop.
- Get down only when the bus has stopped completely.
- If the driver is not following the road safety norms, bring it to the notice of school authorities/parents or traffic helpline.
~ Don’ts:
- Do not rush or run to catch your bus.
- Do not stand on the steps of the bus.
- Do not make noise that may distract the driver.
- Do not put any part of the body outside the bus.
- Do not get in or get down from a moving bus.
✓ As pillion rider/co-passengers:
- Always wear a helmet/seatbelt.
- Do not indulge in talking with the driver.
- Children above 12 years of age should occupy the back seat.
✓ Play at safe places:
- Do not play on roads.
- Look for a playground or vacant land to play
- Do not play around a vehicle parked inside your school premises/colony or near your residence.
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