Pedestrians and Road Safety

Q. Which of the following statements is not one of the major hurdles to improve road safety?

1. Negligence of civilians
2. Lack of emergency services
3. Bad road conditions
4. Proper traffic laws

Q. Choose the incorrect statement with regard to road safety.

1. A lot of accidents can be avoided by timely maintenance of roads.
2. Pedestrians often ignore basic traffic rules when it’s convenient.
3. Lack of emergency services leads to fatalities caused by road accidents.
4. Law enforcement is useless unless people take responsibility for their own safety.

Q. Which of the following can be used by pedestrians to cross the road?

1. Footpaths
2. Zebra Crossings
3. Skywalks
4. Underground Crossings

Q. Which of the following actions can pedestrians take to ensure road safety?

1. Use footpaths to cross the road and sidewalks to walk.
2. Look on both sides while crossing the road.
3. Wear reflective clothes and use torchlights while walking.
4. Use mobile phones while on the road.

Q. If there is no designated bike lane, where is the appropriate place to ride one's bicyle?

1. On the footpath so that vehicles don't get obstructed.
2. Along the edge line of the roadway in the same direction as the traffic.
3. Along the edge line of the roadway facing oncoming traffic.
4. Wherever space is available between lanes.

Q. Why is it not right to use your mobile phone while trying to cross the road?

1. It interrupts the discussion on the phone.
2. Looking at the screen while walking can harm your eyes.
3. It distracts you from observing traffic signals.
4. It might lead you to drop your phone.

Q. Ramya is going to start commuting to school using the public bus. Which of the following piece of advice would you not offer to Ramya?

1. Do not stand on the footboard of the bus
2. Do not project your body parts outside the vehicle
3. Get off the bus while it is slowing down to stop
4. Check both sides of the road before crossing it

Q. Why is it not right to use your mobile phone while trying to cross the road?

1. It interrupts the discussion on the phone.
2. It distracts you from observing traffic signals.
3. Looking at the screen while walking can harm your eyes.
4. It might lead you to drop your phone.

Q. Which of the following statements is not one of the major hurdles to improve road safety?

1. Negligence of civilians
2. Bad road conditions
3. Proper traffic laws
4. Lack of emergency services

Q. Which of the following can be used by pedestrians to cross the road?

1. Footpaths
2. Zebra Crossings
3. Skywalks
4. Underground Crossings

Q. Which of the following actions can pedestrians take to ensure road safety?

1. Use footpaths to cross the road and sidewalks to walk.
2. Look on both sides while crossing the road.
3. Wear reflective clothes and use torchlights while walking.
4. Use mobile phones while on the road.

Q. Safety rules on the road are formulated only for drivers.

1. True
2. False

Q. How can road safety be improved?

1. Only when pedestrians follow traffic laws.
2. Only when the government enforces proper traffic laws.
3. Only when the traffic police enforces proper measures.
4. When government as well as citizens work together towards improving road safety.

Q. Choose the incorrect statement with regard to road safety.

1. A lot of accidents can be avoided by timely maintenance of roads.
2. Pedestrians often ignore basic traffic rules when it’s convenient.
3. Lack of emergency services leads to fatalities caused by road accidents.
4. Law enforcement is useless unless people take responsibility for their own safety.

Q. Zebra crossings are designated for pedestrians to cross the road, eliminating the need to check both sides for safety before crossing.

1. True
2. False

Q. Ramya is going to start commuting to school using the public bus. Which of the following piece of advice would you not offer to Ramya?

1. Do not stand on the footboard of the bus
2. Do not project your body parts outside the vehicle
3. Get off the bus while it is slowing down to stop
4. Check both sides of the road before crossing it

Q. Pillion riders are supposed to wear helmets only in areas where it is mandated by the traffic police.

1. True
2. False