Chapter 26 Vocab

Question 1

Personal safety

Answer 1

The steps you take to prevent yourself from becoming the victim of crime.

Question 2

Self-defense

Answer 2

Any strategy for protecting yourself from harm.

Question 3

Cyberbullying

Answer 3

Cruel or hurtful online contact.

Question 4

Unintentional injury

Answer 4

An injury resulting from an unexpected event.

Question 5

Accident chain

Answer 5

A sequence of events that leads to an unintentional injury.

Question 6

Fire extinguisher

Answer 6

A portable device for putting out small fires.

Question 7

Smoke alarm

Answer 7

A device that produces a loud warning noise in the presence of smoke.

Question 8

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer 8

The agency within the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace.

Question 9

Personal flotation device

Answer 9

Life jacket

Question 10

Vehicular safety

Answer 10

Obeying the rules of the road and exercising common sense and good judgment while driving.

Question 11

Graduated licensing

Answer 11

A system that gradually increases driving privileges over time.

Question 12

Road rage

Answer 12

Responding to a driving incident with violence.

Question 13

Defensive driving

Answer 13

Being aware of potential hazards on the road and taking action to avoid them.