Safety and Injury Prevention Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Before you go outside to play, what should you always do?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up where you're going.

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Talk to strangers.

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Run away from home.

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Play in the street.

Question 2

You and your friend are at the lake, but there's no lifeguard. What should you do?

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Wait until a lifeguard is on duty.

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Go swimming with your friend.

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Tell the other children to stay out of the water.

Question 3

You are playing in the park when you see a sharp piece of glass on the ground. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Leave it there and tell an adult.

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Pick it up and throw it away.

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Kick it under a bush.

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Play with it.

Question 4

What should you do if you see a fire?

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Call 911.

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Run away from the fire.

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Stay inside the house.

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Try to put out the fire with water.

Question 5

Your friend fell and cut their knee. What should you do first?

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Clean the cut and put a bandage on it.

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Run away and hide.

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Call 911 right away.

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Tell your teacher.

Question 6

You're playing outside and you fall down and scrape your knee. What's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Go inside and tell a grown-up.

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Keep playing and don't worry about it.

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Try to fix it yourself.

Question 7

When riding a bike, it's important to wear a helmet. How should the helmet fit?

Accepted Answer

Snug and secure, with the straps fastened under your chin

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Loose and wobbly

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Very tight and uncomfortable

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Tilted back so you can see better

Question 8

Why is it important to play outside with a grown-up?

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To help you if you get lost or hurt.

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To have someone to play with.

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To learn about new things.

Question 9

You see some children jumping off a large rock into a river. You want to join them, but you aren't sure if it's safe. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ask an adult to watch you.

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Join your friends without asking.

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Jump in without checking how deep the water is.

Question 10

You're playing outside and a stranger you don't know offers you candy. What's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Ask a grown-up you trust for help.

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Run away from the stranger and shout for help.

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Take the candy because it looks tasty.

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Tell the stranger your name and where you live.

Question 11

What should you do if you see fire or smoke in the hallway while you are playing in your room?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and stay close to the floor

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Go outside right away

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Hide in your room

Question 12

Why is it important to be careful near water? What should we always remember to do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Water can be dangerous, so we should always wear a life jacket when boating or swimming and only swim in safe areas.

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We don't need to worry about water safety.

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We should only worry about water safety if we don't know how to swim.

Question 13

You're playing outside and you see a person you don't know talking to other kids. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up what you see?

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Go up to the person and ask them what they're doing?

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Ignore the person and keep playing?

Question 14

What might happen if you don't have a safety plan for your home?

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You might get hurt or lost.

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You won't get hurt.

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Your parents will be happy with you.

Question 15

You're lost in a big store. What's the best thing to do?

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Stay where you are and ask an adult for help.

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Walk around until you find your way back.

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Ask a person you don't know for help.

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Run outside and try to find your way home.

Question 16

Why do we practice fire safety drills?

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To practice escaping from a burning building.

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To learn how to put out fires.

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To meet the firefighters.

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To have fun with our friends.

Question 17

You're at the beach with your family and want to swim, but the waves are big and there are no lifeguards. What's the safest choice?

Accepted Answer

Stay out of the water until you find a lifeguard.

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Swim anyway, even though the waves are big.

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Swim in a shallow area, even though there are big waves.

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Swim far out into the ocean.

Question 18

You're playing outside and see a stranger offering you a toy. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Walk away and tell an adult.

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Take the toy.

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Run away and scream.

Question 19

You're walking to school and come to a street. You see a car coming, but it's far away. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Wait until the car passes.

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Cross the street right away.

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Run across the street.

Question 20

You're at the park and want to play on the slide. It's wet. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Find a dry slide to play on.

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Slide down the slide anyway.

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Wait for an adult to dry the slide.

Question 21

You're playing in your room when you smell something strange. You go to check it out and see smoke coming from under the kitchen door. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Tell your parents right away.

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Open the door and go into the kitchen to see what's burning.

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Call 911 by yourself.

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Ignore it and keep playing.

Question 22

Where is it NOT safe to play?

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Street

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Playground

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Library

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Park

Question 23

How can you prevent getting burned?

Accepted Answer

Stay away from hot things

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Touch the stove

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Play with matches

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Go near a campfire

Question 24

What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?

Accepted Answer

Stop, drop, and roll

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Hide under a blanket

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Run around

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Pour water on yourself

Question 25

How can you prevent falls?

Accepted Answer

Use handrails when walking down stairs

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Run on slippery surfaces

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Climb on furniture

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Play on uneven ground

Question 26

What should you do first if there is a fire in your house?

Accepted Answer

Call 911

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Open the windows

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Hide under the bed

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Stay home

Question 27

How can you prevent poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Keep medicines out of reach

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Eat cleaning products

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Taste plants or berries

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Touch electrical cords

Question 28

What should you do if you get lost?

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Stay in one place and wait for someone to find you

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Wander around until you find your way

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Ask a stranger for help

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Run home

Question 29

Where is it not safe to play?

Accepted Answer

In the street

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Inside your house

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On the sidewalk

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At the park

Question 30

What should you do if a stranger talks to you?

Accepted Answer

Run away and tell a trusted grown-up

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Talk to them and tell them your name

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Stay where you are and wait for your parents

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Ask them for a ride home

Question 31

What should you do if you see a fire?

Accepted Answer

Call 911

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Try to put it out yourself

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Run and hide

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Tell your parents

Question 32

What should you do if you get lost?

Accepted Answer

Stay where you are

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Ask a stranger for help

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Run around and scream

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Call your parents

Question 33

What is the safest way to cross the street?

Accepted Answer

Using a crosswalk

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Jaywalking

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Running across

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Hitchhiking

Question 34

What is the emergency number to call if you need help?

Accepted Answer

911

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000

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112

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999

Question 35

Who should you never talk to if you don't know them?

Accepted Answer

Someone you don't know

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Your teacher

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Your friend's mom

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A police officer

Question 36

Where should you never play with fire?

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Indoors

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Outside

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At a bonfire with grown-ups

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Never

Question 37

What should you do if you fall into a pool?

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Stay calm and call for help

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Swim to the edge

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Panic and yell

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Stay where you are

Question 38

Which of these objects can be dangerous to touch?

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A hot stove

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A soft toy

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A piece of paper

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A crayon

Question 39

What color are stop signs?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 40

Which of these is a safe toy?

Accepted Answer

A toy car

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A sharp knife

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A broken bottle

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A heavy rock

Question 41

Who takes care of people when they are sick or hurt?

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A doctor

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A teacher

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A police officer

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A mail carrier

Question 42

You're in your bedroom with the door closed and there's a fire in your house. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Check the door for heat. If it's cool, slowly open it and crawl out, staying low to avoid smoke.

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Open the door and run outside.

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Call 911.

Question 43

You're playing outside and you cut your finger on a sharp rock. It's not a deep cut, but it's bleeding a little. What's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Tell an adult and ask for help

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Ignore it and keep playing

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Try to stop the bleeding with your bare hands

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Call 911 right away

Question 44

If you're lost in a new place, who should you ask for help?

Accepted Answer

Someone you trust, like a parent or teacher

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A stranger who looks friendly

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Run away and hide

Question 45

You're playing near the pool when you see your friend jump in without a life jacket. What's the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Tell your friend to put on a life jacket before swimming.

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Jump in the pool without a life jacket too.

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Ask your friend to teach you how to swim without a life jacket.

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Ignore your friend and keep playing.

Question 46

What should you do if a stranger you don't know starts talking to you?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up you trust

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Talk to the stranger

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Go with the stranger

Question 47

You're walking home from school alone and see a stranger following you. What's the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Go to a safe place like a store or library and tell an adult.

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Run home quickly.

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Ignore the stranger and keep walking.

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Tell the stranger to leave you alone.

Question 48

You're playing at the park and a stranger offers you a toy. What's the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Run away and tell an adult.

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Take the toy and say thank you.

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Ask a friend if they want the toy.

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Yell at the stranger.

Question 49

When you ride a bike, why is it important to wear a helmet?

Accepted Answer

To protect your head if you fall.

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To look stylish.

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To make your bike go faster.

Question 50

When you hear the fire alarm at school, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Line up and follow your teacher outside.

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Run out of the building alone.

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Hide under your desk.

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Call 911.

Question 51

You see fireworks on the ground. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Tell an adult.

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Pick them up and light them.

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Throw them away.

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Play with them.

Question 52

When you go boating, what's the most important thing to wear to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

A life jacket

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A hat

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Sunscreen

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A whistle

Question 53

You're playing at the park when you see a stranger you don't know. The stranger walks up to you and offers you a treat. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Walk away and tell an adult

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Take the treat

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Talk to the stranger and ask their name

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Scream and run away

Question 54

What should you do if you see toys on the stairs when you want to go upstairs?

Accepted Answer

Move the toys to the side of the stairs and go upstairs.

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Leave the toys on the stairs and go upstairs.

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Throw the toys down the stairs and go upstairs.

Question 55

You're playing in the park and a stranger you don't know offers you candy. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Run away and tell an adult you trust

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Take the candy

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Ask your mom or dad

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Tell the stranger to go away

Question 56

You're in a new place and can't find your way back. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay where you are and ask for help.

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Run away quickly.

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Try to find your way back by yourself.

Question 57

If you see a fire while playing outside, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and tell them about the fire.

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Run away from the fire.

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Try to put out the fire yourself.

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Go inside and hide.

Question 58

You're at the beach and the waves are big. What's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay close to an adult and swim in a safe area

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Swim alone

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Ignore the waves and swim out far

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Play in the sand instead of swimming

Question 59

You're playing outside and you fall down and scrape your knee. What's the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

Go inside and get a Band-Aid.

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Don't worry about it and keep playing.

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Cry until your mom or dad comes to help you.

Question 60

You're playing outside and a person you don't know offers you a ride home. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Yell for help and run away.

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Get in the car and go home.

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Tell your friends and go home together.

Question 61

Why is it important to let a grown-up know where you're going?

Accepted Answer

So they can find you if you need help.

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So they can tell your friends where you are.

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So they can watch you.

Question 62

When a stranger talks to you, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up you trust

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Talk to the stranger

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Go with the stranger

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Scream for help

Question 63

If you see a stranger talking to little kids, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up you trust, like your teacher or mom.

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Walk up and ask what they are talking about.

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Just ignore them and keep playing.

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Go join the conversation and make new friends.

Question 64

You're playing outside and you find something sharp, like a broken piece of glass. What's the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up

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Play with it

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Throw it away