How's Your Patrol Knowledge? | AMA School Safety Patrol

1) It’s good to be on time for my patrol shift because:

A) My patrol partner(s) can trust me.

B) It means leaving class early.

C) My teacher and schoolmates depend on me.

D) A and C

2) At each crosswalk, there should be at least _____ patrollers using stop signs:

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 0 — Nobody really needs a sign.

3) When crossing the street, always:

A) Just go for it — vehicles should look out for you.

B) Look left, then right, then run.

C) Dance! Just dance.

D) Walk, looking in all directions for traffic.

4) When you arrive for your patrol shift, stand:

A) Wherever you feel like.

B) One step back from the curb.

C) Two steps back from the curb.

D) On one foot to see how long you can balance like that.

5) When looking for a safe gap in traffic, look in:

A) One direction—whichever one you want.

B) Both directions.

C) The sky.

D) All directions, including driveways and alleys within eyesight.

6) It’s good to make eye contact with drivers because:

A) Sometimes drivers are distracted, so it’s important to make sure they see you.

B) It’s just nice to say “hello!”

C) They might have cool sunglasses on.

D) You’ll look important if you do.

7) If a vehicle is parked within five metres of the crosswalk and is blocking your view:

A) Put your hand to your ear and listen for cars.

B) Take two big steps past the outer edge of the vehicle to look.

C) Step out, but never go past the outer edge of the vehicle.

D) Stay on the curb and just guess if it’s safe.

8) Should you assume that all drivers will stop at a stop sign?

A) Of course—drivers are always careful!

B) Maybe, red does mean stop and everyone knows that.

C) They don’t need to stop if they’re in a rush.

D) Sometimes drivers make mistakes, so I should always pay attention and make sure they’ve definitely stopped before crossing.

9) In case of an emergency, the first thing you should remember is to:

A) Quickly direct pedestrians to the nearest curb.

B) Yell and run for help.

C) Stay calm.

D) Quickly move the injured person off the road.

10) When you raise your stop sign, which hand should you hold it in?

A) Whichever hand I use to write.

B) Left hand, at my shoulder height.

C) Both hands, high over my head to wave with.

D) Right hand, at shoulder height.

11) When standing at the crosswalk, never:

A) Face forward.

B) Make eye contact with drivers.

C) Turn your back to traffic.

D) Wear your vest.

12) While pedestrians are crossing, keep looking in all directions for:

A) Traffic.

B) People with puppies—they’re so cute!

C) Your friends.

D) Your crush—they’re so cute!

13) Let pedestrians know it’s their last chance to cross by shouting:

A) “See ya!”

B) “Last crossing!”

C) “Last chance!”

D) “Hurry up!”

14) After pedestrians have crossed safely, you should:

A) Pay attention to what’s going on around you.

B) Look behind you to see if there are any more people coming.

C) Talk to your friends.

D) Take a break.

15) These are the people responsible for calling “double check” and looking in all directions:

A) The teacher.

B) The patrollers on the school side of a crosswalk.

C) The patrollers across the street from the school.

D) All patrollers.

How’s Your Patrol Knowledge?