Why We Have Traffic and Safety Road Signs

Worksheet Description

This worksheet, titled “Safety Signs,” serves as an educational piece to elucidate the importance and functions of traffic and safety road signs for students. It begins with an introductory section titled “Why We Have Traffic and Safety Road Signs,” inviting students to imagine being outside with friends where numerous activities are happening at once. This section explains that just as in games with various rules, roads require signs to maintain order and safety. It likens road signs to referees, guiding and instructing people on what actions to take and what to avoid for the collective safety of everyone involved.

The subsequent section asks, “Why Do We Need Them?” and emphasizes that signs with statements like “STOP” or “PEDESTRIAN CROSSING” are essential because they inform everyone what to do next to avoid accidents. It mentions that these signs can point the way, like arrows showing which way to turn, ensuring clarity and direction on the road. The final part of the worksheet poses the question, “Are Street Signs Effective?” This section asserts that signs function as long as everyone follows them, much like rules in a game. They only work if everyone pays attention and adheres to the instructions, highlighting that while signs can’t move or give verbal directions, they are vital in helping to prevent accidents and ensuring that people who are walking, biking, driving, or otherwise engaged in traffic can do so safely.