The Wall of Risk

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Cross the road listening to music ✕

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You answered

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Music is great – especially to pass the time when you’re on your way to and from school. But roads are still dangerous. You need to use your ears, as well as your eyes, to cross safely. Do yourself a favour and put the music off when you’re crossing. Otherwise, that song you’re playing might be the last one you hear…

Pretty risky, I'd do this now and again

Music is great – especially to pass the time when you’re on your way to and from school. But roads are still dangerous. You need to use your ears, as well as your eyes, to cross safely. Do yourself a favour and put the music off when you’re crossing. Otherwise, that song you’re playing might be the last one you hear…

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

Us neither. When you’re crossing roads you need to use your ears as well as your eyes. Especially at peak traffic times on your way to and from school. Anyone who doesn't see that, shouldn’t be allowed out on their own.
Cycle without a helmet ✕

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You answered

Not that risky, I'd do this

Do you have a brain? If the answer is ‘yes’ then you NEED TO protect it. If Bradley Wiggins can come off his bike, anyone can.

Pretty risky, I'd do this now and again

Why not all the time? Are there some days that you wouldn’t mind having a fractured skull? Wear your helmet, unless, of course, you’re not that attached to your head.

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

You’ve got a good brain there. Keep wearing the helmet so that it stays that way and don’t stop wearing it just because some of your pals don’t wear theirs.
Go out without breakfast ✕

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You answered

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You’re missing out big time! A good breakfast kick starts us into action and healthy breakfasts are really easy to prepare. Stopping off for a snack can be a sure fire way to make you run late and then you end up rushing. Avoid being held up by eating before you leave. You’ll probably save a fortune.

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Breakfast helps us get to grips with the day ahead and keep us alert. Which is exactly what we have to be when we’re trying to get to school during rush hour. So make sure you’re always on top form before you leave the house.

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

We’re with you on that one. We all need a bit of fuel in the morning to help us function. When we’re hungry, we lose concentration. And concentration is one thing you definitely, definitely need when you’re trying to negotiate rush-hour traffic.
Encourage a driver to exceed the speed limit ✕

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You answered

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Would you really pressure a driver to exceed the speed limit? Speed limits are the maximum permitted speed and are in place for a very good reason - to help prevent accidents happening. Remember, it’s an offence to exceed the speed limit so slow down before it’s too late.

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Would you really pressure a driver to exceed the speed limit? Speed limits are the maximum permitted speed and are in place for a very good reason - to help prevent accidents happening. Remember, it’s an offence to exceed the speed limit so slow down before it’s too late.

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

Good on you. Thankfully, most people are, like you, smart enough to realise that speed limits aren’t just for decoration, they’re the law and are there to help prevent accidents happening. Just a pity that there are still some people out there who don’t value their own safety, let alone anyone else’s.
Not wear a seatbelt ✕

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You answered

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Really? You know it’s the law to wear a seatbelt. Do you really want to go hurtling through the windscreen or be responsible for killing another passenger if you’re in the back? One wee click is all you have to do. Not much, is it?

Pretty risky, I'd do this now and again

Really? You know it’s the law to wear a seatbelt. Do you really want to go hurtling through the windscreen or be responsible for killing another passenger if you’re in the back? One wee click is all you have to do. Not much, is it?

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

It’s the only answer, isn’t it? If heaven forbid you were ever to be involved in an accident, your seatbelt could save your life. It doesn’t matter if you’re the driver or a passenger, seatbelts save lives.
Have an extra snooze in the morning ✕

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You answered

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Given half the chance we all love an extra few minutes. But not leaving yourself enough time in the morning means you’ll end up rushing. And rushing when you’re out is never good. That’s when accidents can happen.

Pretty risky, I'd do this now and again

Given half the chance we all love an extra few minutes. But not leaving yourself enough time in the morning means you’ll end up rushing. And rushing when you’re out is never good. That’s when accidents can happen.

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

Good on you for being so disciplined. Not least because you sound like the kind of person who doesn’t frantically rush about in the morning. It’s the rushing that causes accidents, y’see. So keep it up.
Brush your teeth in the toilet ✕

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You answered

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Really? In the actual toilet? Are you mad? Next time we’d recommend using the bathroom sink! Oh, and remember to floss.

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Really? In the actual toilet? Are you mad? Next time we’d recommend using the bathroom sink! Oh, and remember to floss.

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

So where do you brush your teeth? Wherever it is it should be at least twice a day because poor mouth hygiene can lead to all sorts of health problems – including heart disease! Remember to floss too.
Check Facebook and texts in the street ✕

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You answered

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We know there’s a lot of goss to catch up on, but if you do need to check your phone, stop and do it somewhere safe. If you’re looking at your phone screen when you’re crossing a road, you’re not looking at oncoming traffic. So put the phone away or it might be the last text you read.

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We know there’s a lot of goss to catch up on, but if you do need to check your phone, stop and do it somewhere safe. If you’re looking at your phone screen when you’re crossing a road, you’re not looking at oncoming traffic. So put the phone away or it might be the last text you read.

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

Good move. People who check their phones when they’re on the move are so locked in their own wee world they don’t see what’s going on around them. Like cars speeding towards them.
Audition for the school show ✕

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You answered

Not that risky, I'd do this

Brilliant! Break a leg, as they say.

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Brilliant! Break a leg, as they say.

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

Go on! It can be a brilliant confidence booster to do something outside your comfort zone. Doesn’t matter if you don’t get the lead role. Even the biggest Hollywood superstars don’t always get the part they want.
Cycle in the dark without lights ✕

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Watch out, you want to be seen don’t you! There are many dangers on and around roads in the daytime alone, not to mention in the dark. Remember, fit lights front and rear – lights are a legal requirement! And don’t forgot to wear some reflective clothing!

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Watch out, you want to be seen don’t you! There are many dangers on and around roads in the daytime alone, not to mention in the dark. Remember, fit lights front and rear – lights are a legal requirement! And don’t forgot to wear some reflective clothing!

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

Now you've got the right idea! Being observant and easy to see while on the road at night can be the difference between life and death. So next time you’re heading out on your bike, whether it be to the local store or to a friend’s house, you know lights and reflective clothing are a must!
Give a toddler a water pistol ✕

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You answered

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Love your spirit of adventure. And the fact that you don’t care about getting completely soaked!

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Love your spirit of adventure. And the fact that you don’t care about getting completely soaked!

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

You don’t know what you’re missing. Nothing beats being drenched by a crazy three-year old.
Cross when the green man is flashing ✕

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You answered

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Ok, here’s the thing. There are dangerous drivers out there who jump red lights. Even when a solid Green Man indicates that it’s safe to cross, you still need to be careful. So don't bolt across when it's flashing! Is it really worth risking your life for the sake of waiting a couple of minutes?

Pretty risky, I'd do this now and again

Ok, here’s the thing. There are dangerous drivers out there who jump red lights. Even when a solid Green Man indicates that it’s safe to cross, you still need to be careful. So don't bolt across when it's flashing! Is it really worth risking your life for the sake of waiting a couple of minutes?

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

Quite right – ‘cos there are dangerous drivers out there who jump lights all the time. And the kind of drivers who do this, tend also to be the kind of drivers who speed as well. We just don’t get why anyone would take such a risk rather than waiting just a couple of minutes.
Stay up late ✕

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You answered

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We’ve all been there. There’s something good on the telly, texts to check, another level to get through on that game. Getting a good night’s sleep is really important because when we’re tired we’re not as alert. And that can put us at real risk in lots of everyday situations.

Pretty risky, I'd do this now and again

We’ve all been there. There’s something good on the telly, texts to check, another level to get through on that game. Getting a good night’s sleep is really important because when we’re tired we’re not as alert. And that can put us at real risk in lots of everyday situations.

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

You are very wise indeed. People your age need around 9 hours and 15 minutes sleep to be able to function properly the next day. (And score so highly in quizzes like this!)
Do a challenge for charity ✕

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You answered

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Good for you. There are so many brilliant charities out there who need support. Just make sure that if you’re doing a challenge it’s properly organised and supervised. Oh, and if you plan lying in a bath of baked beans make sure you don’t eat any beforehand. For obvious reasons…

Pretty risky, I'd do this now and again

Good for you. There are so many brilliant charities out there who need support. Just make sure that if you’re doing a challenge it’s properly organised and supervised. Oh, and if you plan lying in a bath of baked beans make sure you don’t eat any beforehand. For obvious reasons…

Crazy Risky! I'd never do this

Fair enough. Challenges can be great fun provided they’re properly organised and well supervised. Your school or out-of-school clubs are likely to have charities they’re involved with. Why not find out more about them and the different ways you can help.

Discussion Points

Why do we need to be on the ball when we’re out and about?
Think about your journey to school. Do you ever allow yourself extra time?
What stupid things you might do when you’re rushing?
Why do some people refuse to wear a helmet?
Something that takes just a few minutes can make a huge difference to our well-being, so why do we treat ‘routine’ things as such a chore?
Do passengers have a responsibility when they get into a car?

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