Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
SAFETY CATECIiISM ISSUED
TO AID SCHOOL CHILDREN

Believing that the most logical
method Of protecting school children
against traffic dangers Is to teach the
boys and girls to depend on them
selves by keeping their own watch
and guard to make them sef-reliant.
the American Automobile Association
has published an attractive little
.catechism to be distributed among the
schools when they reconvene in
January.
Many authorities are of the opinion
that while it may be good policy to
station policemen in front of schools
because Of the Immediate danger. 1t
no officers were placed at the schools.
Then the children would learn to de-
pend on themselves for safety. In
Help the youngsters to help them
selves. Accidents are bound to hap
pen, but the number may be greatly
reduced when both children and
adults are drilled in the few simple
rules Of safety hrst.
Rules I'm Booklet.
The following are the rules embodied
In the question booklet:
I. What should you do before cross
ing a street?
should stop and look both ways. first
to the left Gas danger will likely be
nearer from that side). and on reaching
center look to the right. II the street is
clear for at least half a block. then
can go ahead and cross the street
O. where is the proper place for
you or any one to cross the street?
At crossing, and I should never
cross a street at any other point, for
the reason that there is less danger
at crossings than at any other point.
3. When you are playing in the
street. what should you always keep
in mind?
That I have chosen the most danger
Gus place possible in which to paly, and
proach swiftly and silently and are al
most sure to kin me II they strike me.
4. Why should you not play in the
street. frequently used by automobiles
or other vehicles?
Because I am apt to beWilder the
Of their vehicles, which would be dan
gerous not only to me. but also to
others.
s. What would you do II you were
standing in the middle Of tho street
and should see automobiles or other
vehicles coming both ways?
II I am caught in the middle Of the
,, street with vehicles approaching from
both directions. should stand perfectly
still and let the vehicles pass around
me, because they are not likely ia
run over me IL / do not move.
, g. What danger IL there in stealing
a ride on an automobile or other
vehicle?
I am in danger Of falling of ana be-
ing injured. or may be run over by
Iov Ath oh fNvn nh II fSvYN nm AZ
is a very dangerous practice and
should avoid 1t.
Z. In case a child or any one is
injured by an automobile. what lie
| the first thing to do?
! should secure assistance and get the
injured one to the nearest doctor OF
hospital as quickly as possible.
8. Should you ever throw q stone
| at an automobile. street car or other
vehicle and why?
other missile at any vehicle, because
might hurt some one. or damage
the vehicle, or cause the driver tc
lose control, which might result In
| an accident, and for the reason that
It is against the law. No good boy OF
girl would be guilty Of such con.
duct.
.. Should you look after younger
children in crossing streets, and why
I should assist younger childrer
in crossing the street because they
| cannot think as quickly as I car
and may not realize the danger which
l threatens them.
10. What should You not do II yor
see an automobile or other vehicla
unattended standing on tho street?
| I should not touch Il or move any
! Of the levers, or blow tho horn. o.
| even go near 1t. I might release 6
brake or start the engine or do some.
! thing else that would do damage and
place others in danger, and for thu
reason that Il Is against the law.
IL. Why should You select sid
streets not frequented by automobiles
and other vehicles on which to play
| Because 1T il much safer than play,
ing on q street whore many automo'
biles and other vehicles are passing
| IL. When playing on q street ant
you SEQ an automobile or other ve
hicls approaching, what should yos
T. 1 should stsE. "a. the s,ds Of tn,