Cross the road safely — Civics, 4–6
Crossing a road is a shared safety task: you watch, listen and use the place made for people to cross.
A safe crossing
A safe crossing is a place and a careful routine for getting from one side of a road to the other. You stop at the edge, look and listen for traffic, wait for a safe gap, then cross while staying alert. A grown-up can help you practise.
Why waiting matters
Cars, bicycles and buses can move quickly and may not stop at once. Roads became safer when communities made crossings, signals and habits to help people and drivers notice one another. The routine gives you time to see danger instead of stepping into it suddenly.
Crossing step by step
You need to cross to reach the playground. First, stop on the pavement before the kerb. Second, hold the adult’s hand and look both ways while listening. Third, wait until the adult says it is safe and the traffic has stopped or is far away. Fourth, cross steadily without running back.
A green signal is not the whole check
You may think a green person or a zebra crossing makes it safe without looking. That feels reasonable because the signal and stripes are there to protect walkers. But a driver may be distracted, or a bicycle may still be coming. Use the crossing and check the traffic too.
Moving safely together
You use this skill near a school, on the way to a shop, at a bus stop or when visiting friends. Stay with the adult who is looking after you, keep phones and toys aside, and do not cross between parked cars. If you cannot see well, wait and ask for help.
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