Road Safety Week Differentiated Reading Comprehension

Road Safety Week 2021
Road Safety Week is an event to raise awareness of how to stay safe when out
on the roads. It happens every year and this year, Road Safety Week is
happening on 15th – 21st November. Each year there is a different theme.
The theme this year is ‘Road Safety Heroes’.
What Does ‘Road Safety Heroes’ Mean?
This year, Road Safety Week wants people

to celebrate the professionals who help to
keep our roads safe and to encourage us to
all play our part in making our journeys safe.
Every year, more people are cycling or walking to work

or school as it is good for their health and a good form of
exercise. It is also better for the environment. However,
every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured
on British roads in accidents that could often be avoided.
There are lots of people who work hard to reduce
casualties and care for people affected by accidents on
our roads. These jobs include school crossing patrols and
paramedics.
Staying Safe
Follow the Green Cross Code to stay safe

when crossing.
1. Find a safe place to cross.
2. Stop in front of the kerb.
3. Look both ways and listen for traffic.
4. Let traffic pass.
5. When it is safe, walk straight across the

road. Do not run.
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What Else Can I Do to Help?
There are many things you can do to

make sure that you stay safe on the
roads.
First, always make sure you are aware of

others on the road; look both ways and
listen carefully before crossing the street.
Make sure you use crossings to cross

the road when you can, such as zebra
crossings and pelican crossings.
If you notice somewhere where it is tricky to cross safely, write to your local
council and ask them to make a change to help make streets safer.
Finally, you can help to celebrate the professionals working hard to keep
our roads safe by raising awareness of road safety, by thanking them or by
contacting your local council to encourage them to provide ways for people to
walk or cycle safely. Can you think of any other ways?

Questions
1. When is Road Safety Week this year? Tick one.
All of November
5th – 12th November
15th – 21st November
2. What is the theme of Road Safety Week 2021?

3. Why are more people cycling to work or school? Tick two.
It is good for your health.

It is more fun.
It is good for the environment.
It makes you look stylish.
4. Which of these professions help to keep people safe on our roads? Tick one.
Teachers
Nurses
School crossing patrol
Drivers
5. Which of these should you do before crossing a street? Tick one.
Look both ways and listen for oncoming traffic.

Close your eyes.
Listen to some music.
Make sure you are crossing on a sharp bend.
6. What should you do if you find somewhere that is tricky to cross safely?

7. W
hy do you think Road Safety Week has asked local councils to provide ways for people to
walk or cycle safely? Explain your answer.


Answers
All of November
2. What is the theme of Road Safety Week 2021?
The theme of Road Safety Week is ‘Road Safety Heroes’.
3. Why are more people cycling to work or school? Tick two.
It is good for your health.

It is more fun.
It is good for the environment.
It makes you look stylish.
4. Which of these professions help to keep people safe on our roads? Tick one.
Teachers
Nurses
School crossing patrol
Drivers

Close your eyes.
6. What should you do if you find somewhere that is tricky to cross safely?
If you find somewhere where it is tricky to cross safely, you should write to your local
council and ask them to add a crossing or some signs to make drivers more aware.
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7. Why do you think Road Safety Week has asked local councils to provide ways for people to
walk or cycle safely? Explain your answer.
Pupil’s own response, such as: I think Road Safety week has asked local councils to provide
safer ways to cross the road as someone is killed or seriously injured every 20 minutes on
UK roads. Councils can decide where to add crossings or add speed limits which would help
people crossing in difficult areas.
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Road Safety Week is a yearly event to raise awareness of how to stay safe when
out on the roads. This year, Road Safety Week is happening on 15th – 21st
November. Each year there is a different theme and focus. The theme this
year is ‘Road Safety Heroes’.
This year, Road Safety Week wants people to

celebrate the professionals who help to
keep our roads safe and to encourage us to
all play our part in making our journeys safe.

There are many professionals who work hard to reduce
our roads. These jobs include school crossing patrols, the
police and paramedics who save lives.
Staying Safe

when crossing.

road. Do not run.

Ways to Cross
There are five different types

of crossings in the UK:
Zebra crossings can be spotted

as the road is painted with
black and white stripes. At
each end, there are two black
and white posts with a yellow
light at the top. These are
called Belisha beacons.
Puffin and pelican crossings

use the red and green man
symbols and have a button for
people to press.
Toucan crossings are like pelican and puffin crossings but cyclists can use them
too. (The name is often remembered as ‘two can’ cross). They have a bike symbol
next to the red and green man.
Pegasus crossings are the same as toucan crossings but are for horse riders
instead of cyclists. They have a horse symbol with the red and green man.
There are many things you can do to make sure that you stay safe on the roads.
First, always make sure you are aware of others on the road; look both ways
and listen carefully before crossing the street.
Make sure you use crossings to cross the road when you can, such as zebra

Questions
1. What is the theme of Road Safety Week 2021? Tick one.
Staying Safe
Road Safety Heroes
Always use a Crossing
Look Carefully
2. What is the purpose of Road Safety Week?

3. Why are more people choosing to cycle to work or school? Explain your answer.

4. What job roles help to keep our roads safe and care for people affected by road accidents?
Tick three.
police
teacher
school crossing patrol
paramedics
5. How are toucan crossings different to pelican crossings?
6. What are Belisha beacons? Tick one.
Lights at either end of a pelican crossing.

The name of the red and green man.
Lights at either end of a zebra crossing.
A posh name for traffic lights.


Close your eyes.
8. At the end of the text, the author suggests that the reader should write to their local
council if they notice any roads that seem unsafe. Why do you think the author has
written this? Explain your answer.


Answers
1. What is the theme of Road Safety Week 2021? Tick one.
Staying Safe
Road Safety Heroes
Always use a Crossing
Look Carefully

The purpose of Road Safety Week is to raise awareness of how to stay safe when out on
the roads.
3. Why are more people choosing to cycle to work or school? Explain your answer.
More people are choosing to cycle to work and school because it is good for their health
and a good form of exercise. It is also better for the environment as bicycles do not
pollute the atmosphere like cars do.
4. What job roles help to keep our roads safe and care for people affected by road accidents?
Tick three.
police
teacher
school crossing patrol
paramedics
5. H
ow are toucan crossings different to pelican crossings?
Toucan crossings are different to pelican crossings because they can be used by cyclists
too; they have a bike symbol next to the red and green man.
6. What are Belisha beacons? Tick one.
Lights at either end of a pelican crossing.

The name of the red and green man.
Lights at either end of a zebra crossing.
A posh name for traffic lights.
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Close your eyes.
Pupil’s own response, such as: I think the author has written this as it is a good idea
for local councils to help when roads are unsafe in their areas. People should be able
to make journeys on foot safely where possible and Road Safety Week is asking for
everyone to help our streets become safer, including local councils.
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Road Safety Week is an annual event to raise awareness of how to stay safe
when out on the roads. This year, Road Safety Week is happening on 15th –
21st November. Each year there is a different theme and focus. The theme
this year is ‘Road Safety Heroes’.
This year, the theme of Road Safety

Week is to encourage us to celebrate the
professionals who work so hard to help keep
our roads safe. We all have a responsibility to
make our journeys as safe as possible.

There are many professionals who work hard to reduce
our roads. These jobs include school crossing patrols, the
police and paramedics who save lives.
Staying Safe

when crossing.

road. Do not run.

Ways to Cross
There are five different types of

crossings in the UK:
Zebra crossings can be spotted as

the road is painted with black and
white stripes. At each end, there
are two black and white posts
with a yellow light at the top.
These are called Belisha beacons.
Puffin and pelican crossings use

the red and green man symbols
and have a button for people to
press.
Toucan crossings are like pelican and puffin crossings but cyclists can use them
too. (The name is often remembered as ‘two can’ cross). They have a bike symbol
next to the red and green man.
Pegasus crossings are the same as toucan crossings but are for horse riders
instead of cyclists. They have a horse symbol with the red and green man.

There are many things you can do to make sure that you stay safe on the
roads.
First, always make sure you are aware of others on the road; look both ways
and listen carefully before crossing the street.
Make sure you use crossings to cross the road when you can, such as zebra

Questions
All of November

3. Fill in the missing words to complete the sentences:
Every year, more people take up cycling to work or school as it is good for their and
a good form of . It is also better for the .
4. In the UK, there are 5 types of crossings: zebra, pelican, puffin, pegasus and… ? Tick one.
horse
toucan
turtle
panther
5. Find and copy one word which means happens every year.
6. Why do you think this year’s theme is so important? Explain your answer fully.

written this? Explain your answer


8. How do you make sure you are safe when walking somewhere? Explain your answer fully.


Answers
All of November
The purpose of Road Safety Week is to raise awareness of how to stay safe when out on the
roads.
3. Fill in the missing words to complete the sentences:
Every year, more people take up cycling to work or school as it is good for their health and a
good form of exercise. It is also helpful to the environment.
4. In the UK, there are 5 types of crossings: zebra, pelican, puffin, pegasus and… ? Tick one.
horse
toucan
turtle
panther
5. Find and copy one word which means happens every year.
annual
6. Why do you think this year’s theme is so important? Explain your answer fully.
Pupil’s own response, such as: I think this year’s theme is important because there are lots
of amazing people who dedicate their daily work to keeping us safe on our roads and to
looking after people who have been affected by road accidents. The theme gives us a chance
to thank these people and also to help them to raise awareness of the importance of keeping
our roads safe.
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Pupil’s own response, such as: I think the author has written this as it is a good idea for
local councils to help when roads are unsafe in their areas. People should be able to make
journeys on foot safely where possible and Road Safety Week is asking for everyone to work
together to make our streets safer, including local councils.
8. How do you make sure you are safe when walking somewhere? Explain your answer fully.
Pupil’s own response, such as: To stay safe when crossing the road, you must make sure you
cross at a safe place, ideally at a crossing, such as a pelican crossing. Don’t cross the road
between parked cars or near a bend in the road because drivers might not be able to see
you. Look both ways before crossing and also listen for cars. You should always walk when
crossing the road, never run.
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Road Safety Week 2021

What Does ‘Road Safety Heroes’ Mean?

This year, Road Safety Week wants people

Every year, more people are cycling or walking to work

Follow the Green Cross Code to stay safe

1. Find a safe place to cross.

2. Stop in front of the kerb.

3. Look both ways and listen for traffic.

4. Let traffic pass.

5. When it is safe, walk straight across the

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What Else Can I Do to Help?

There are many things you can do to

First, always make sure you are aware of

Make sure you use crossings to cross

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2. What is the theme of Road Safety Week 2021?

3. Why are more people cycling to work or school? Tick two.

It is good for your health.

5. Which of these should you do before crossing a street? Tick one.

Look both ways and listen for oncoming traffic.

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2. What is the theme of Road Safety Week 2021?

The theme of Road Safety Week is ‘Road Safety Heroes’.

3. Why are more people cycling to work or school? Tick two.

It is good for your health.

5. Which of these should you do before crossing a street? Tick one.

Look both ways and listen for oncoming traffic.

What Does ‘Road Safety Heroes’ Mean?

This year, Road Safety Week wants people to

Every year, more people are cycling or walking to work

Follow the Green Cross Code to stay safe

1. Find a safe place to cross.

2. Stop in front of the kerb.

3. Look both ways and listen for traffic.

4. Let traffic pass.

5. When it is safe, walk straight across the

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There are five different types

Zebra crossings can be spotted

Puffin and pelican crossings

What Else Can I Do to Help?

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2. What is the purpose of Road Safety Week?

5. How are toucan crossings different to pelican crossings?

6. What are Belisha beacons? Tick one.

Lights at either end of a pelican crossing.

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Look both ways and listen for oncoming traffic.

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2. What is the purpose of Road Safety Week?

6. What are Belisha beacons? Tick one.

Lights at either end of a pelican crossing.

7. Which of these should you do before crossing a street? Tick one.

Look both ways and listen for oncoming traffic.

What Does ‘Road Safety Heroes’ Mean?

This year, the theme of Road Safety

Every year, more people are cycling or walking to work

Follow the Green Cross Code to stay safe

1. Find a safe place to cross.

2. Stop in front of the kerb.

3. Look both ways and listen for traffic.

2. What is the theme of Road Safety Week 2021?

2. What is the theme of Road Safety Week 2021?

2. What is the purpose of Road Safety Week?

2. What is the purpose of Road Safety Week?

2. What is the purpose of Road Safety Week?