SOS HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH QUIZ 2: PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

When riding a bicycle you should always wear ___________. Wrist guards, knee pads, or a helmet?

A helmet.

Never get behind the wheel of a car if you are: Tired, Taking drugs that make you sleepy, Sick, or All of the above?

All the above.

If you are practicing principles of defensive driving, you will: Allow yourself time and space to react to the actions of other drivers, Tailgate another car to let the driver know that they angered you, Disregard traffic laws when necessary, or None of the above?

Allow yourself time and space to react to the actions of other drivers.

Never tell someone that you are home ____________. With a parent, With a friend, or Alone?

Alone.

Why is it important to drink plenty of warm fluids when exposed to cold temperatures? ( Write you answer)

Because it keeps you blood circulating, which keeps you warm.

Ask or check to see who is knocking _________ you open the door to your house. Before, or After?

Before.

Map out a plan of evacuation ______________ floods or hurricanes occur. While, Before, or After?

Before.

______________ are expected to follow the same rules of traffic as car and truck drivers. Pedestrians, or bicyclists?

Bicyclists.

As a bicyclist or pedestrian, wearing ____________ -colored clothing will make you more visible to car and truck drivers. Light or Brightly?

Brightly.

Before the car starts, the driver and all the passengers should always: Adjust the position of their seats,Buckle and adjust their seat belts, Turn on the radio, or None of the above?

Buckle and adjust their seat belts.

To prevent _____________, do not talk or laugh while you are eating. Food poisoning, or choking?

Choking.

Floors and walkways should be kept free of _____________. People, Clutter, or Carpets?

Clutter.

Cross the street only at the _____________. Driveway, or (Corner or designated crosswalk)?

Corner or designated crosswalk.

Never walk alone in the ______________. Morning, Light, or Dark?

Dark.

Do not use or touch ________________ during an electrical storm. Fireplaces, Electrical appliances, or Door handles?

Electrical appliances.

In the event of an emergency, your ____________ should be able to provide your family with enough food, water, and blankets for several days. Insurance company, Government help fund, or Emergency supply kit?

Emergency supply kit.

If your clothes catch on fire, drop to the ground and roll, covering your _______ with your hands. Torso, or face?

Face.

A life jacket is designed to keep the sun off of your shoulders. True or False?

False.

Diving into a shallow body of water is safe if you can't see the bottom. True or False?

False.

Overexertion in extremely hot temperatures helps the body to cool itself. True or False?

False.

The best way to prevent boating accidents is to trust your instincts. True or False?

False.

The safest way to test for strong currents is to swim as far as you can from shore until the water pulls you along. True or False?

False.

To prevent drowning, always swim alone. True or False?

False.

Rooms containing heat sources or flammable materials, such as the kitchen, living room, and garage, should particularly be equipped with a ______________ . Sink, or Fire Extinguisher?

Fire Extinguisher.

Keep detergents and household cleaners away from open _____________. Water, flames, or doors?

Flames.

Cigarettes should only be smoked outside and away from all ____________ substances. Pliable, flammable, , or edible?

Flammable.

Laws regulating speed, traffic flow, seat belt use, etc., were established: For your safety, So that police officers could issue tickets, In order to make money for the state, or For no apparent reason?

For your safety.

To avoid theft, carry your wallet in a _________ pocket. Front or Back?

Front.

_____________ signals help car and truck drivers anticipate your movements. Hand, or Eye?

Hand.

To prevent small children from reaching pots, ____________ should not be allowed to stick out over the edge. Utensils, sponges, or handles?

Handles.

Seek shelter ______________ when lightning begins to strike. Under a tree, On the water, or In a building?

In a building.

Never seek shelter from a tornado: In a mobile home, In a car or truck, In a room with windows. or In any of the above?

In any of the above.

Shelter from a tornado should be sought: In a basement, In a room in the center of the first floor, Under a staircase in the center of the house, or In any of the above?

In any of the above.

If no safe shelter is available during an electrical storm, ______________ on the ground away from water. Stand, Sit, or Lie?

Lie.

Car doors should remain ___________ while you are driving. Unlocked or Locked?

Locked.

To prevent burglaries, house doors should remain ______________ at all times. Unlocked or Locked?

Locked.

When crossing the street ____________ . Look right, Look left, or look both ways?

Look both ways.

Purses that are held ____________ are easy targets for thieves. Tightly or Loosely?

Loosely.

When evacuating a burning building, do not open doors that are hot and stay _______________. Upright, or low to the floor?

Low to the floor.

A fire escape plan should include ______________ for every room and a safe meeting place away from the house. One escape route, or multiple escape routes?

Multiple escape routes.

If you are suddenly caught driving in a massive downpour, you should: Drive until the storm passes, Stop in the middle of the road until the storm passes, Pull over to the side of the road until the storm passes, or Attempt to outrun the storm by driving faster?

Pull over to the side of the road until the storm passes.

If no sidewalk is available, walk on the far _______ side of the road, safely out of the way of oncoming traffic. Right, or Left?

Right.

_________ is the freedom from the occurrence of accidents. Safety, Luck, or Chance?

Safety.

Do not enter a ___________ place alone. Secluded or Public?

Secluded.

____________ function as an early warning system, notifying you that smoke is in the air. Smoke Detectors, or Fire Extinguishers?

Smoke Detectors.

___________ is the main cause of house fires. Appliance malfunction, Smoking, or Outlet overload?

Smoking.

Why is it important to dress in layers during the winter? ( Write your answer)

So that you stay warm, and don't get hypothermia or frostbite.

Why is it important to prepare for inclement weather? ( Write your answer)

So you can stay safe and keep calm.

All ______________ should be carpeted or covered with a non-slip surface and equipped with sturdy handrails. Stairways, Garages, or Entryways?

Stairways.

Direct contact with an electrical current can seriously injure or kill you. True or False?

True.

Failure to turn off an electrical switch before changing a light bulb could cause you to get shocked. True or False?

True.

Flammable materials should be stored near heat sources. True or False?

True.

Placing fingers or toes near the rotating blades of a lawn mower could cause serious injury. True or False?

True.

Using electrical tools while your hands are wet could cause electrocution. True or False?

True.

Wearing light colored clothes helps to reflect the sun's warming rays. True or False?

True.

You should never use faulty electrical equipment. True or False?

True.

Children should only be allowed to play in a pool: When a responsible adult is supervising, When the pool is fenced in, When every child is wearing sunscreen, or When every child has permission from their parents to swim?

When a responsible adult is supervising.

If you are attacked, ____________. Yell for help, Remain silent, or Hold on to your wallet?

Yell for help.