Last week was Road Safety Week at Jason's school. All the students had to take part in a talk on road safety, which was given by a police officer. The following is what the police officer said:
"Most traffic accidents are because of the drivers' carelessness. Afrequentcause of traffic accidents is speed. Some people drive too fast. This means that it is difficult for them to stop quickly. You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walking along the sidewalk."
"It's not only drivers to cause accidents, however, people on foot—pedestrians, and bicycle riders often cause accidents, too. Pedestrians sometimes walk out into the street without looking. You should always look on both sides before stepping into the street."
"Do any of you ride a bike? Bicycle riders can cause accidents by changing directions suddenly or without warning other road users. Before you turn left, for example, you should make sure there aren't any cars or trucks behind you. You should not turn until the street is clear."
"The rules of the road are very simple. If we learn them and obey them, we should not have accidents any more."
