Road Safety Awareness: Preventing Accidents
Comments on “It Could Happen” by Gustavo Almela
Personal Information
- Name: Sara
- Surname: Hernandez Gonzalez
- Course: 1
- Specialty: Early Childhood Education
1. Article Reading (Comprehension)
[Stage prior to any comments]
2. Technical Data
- Title of Article: “It Could Happen”
- Author: Gustavo Almela, AESLEME secretary
- Pages: 15-19
3. Relation to Prior Knowledge
I relate this to when a family member had an accident without a seat belt, for example.
4. New Aspects Learned
I didn’t realize the problem of diving accidents was so serious and that so many people died from them.
5. Reflection on a Previous Idea
The very high number of people killed in traffic accidents is impressive. This was a new fact for me; I thought the numbers were lower.
6. Practical Implications
- Properly wear seat belts.
- Check the airbag.
- Check the approved seats for proper functioning.
7. Other Personal Opinions
a. Something that surprised me:
The age of risk of injury is between 15-30 years.
b. Some aspect that has caused acceptance:
I liked the final conclusions that the grand dream of AESLEME is that not another child in Spain has to stay in a wheelchair because they did not have access to necessary information.
c. Some aspect that I have caused rejection:
No, I believe that all aspects are of interest and I learn with them.
d. What feelings or reactions has the article led me to:
The article gives willpower and support for those people who fall into bad habits and follies.
e. Was it worth reading; did it open a field, bring me something new; may it hold for my future career as a teacher:
Yes, I think it is an interesting article, trying to raise awareness of young people to be controlled.
f. A criterion for recommending or not reading this article to others:
I recommend reading this, above all, to young people who drink and take drugs so they can see the consequences of what can happen if they drive a car at high speed.
8. Conceptual Map
a. Exhibit 5 phrases or ideas from the text and analyze them:
- “Association for the study of spinal cord injury is the first national institution dedicated to the prevention of accidents.” I think it’s great that an association is dedicated to this.
- “In the twentieth century, 35 million people died in the world and 1500 million were injured.” A huge number.
- “Is targeted to children and youth.” I believe that’s fine that it goes to them for further assistance.
- “The seat belt is a basic passive safety element.” To avoid accidents.
- “Never drive a car or a motorbike if you have swallowed alcohol or drugs, or worse, never get in a car or bike with someone who has been drinking.”
b. The various sections into which the text is divided (structure):
First, it says what AESLEME is and its objectives. Below it lists the death toll in the Twentieth Century. In third place, it lists the safety elements in the car and on bikes (belt, airbag, headrests), and finally, it sets forth distractions, alcohol, speed, risk sports, and diving.
c. Overall critical assessment:
This article summarizes how to properly control the car and how to avoid accidents. It is recommended for young people for guidelines to follow in these cases. But the article is also for adults, and many times they are responsible for many accidents. Little by little, change can be achieved with messages and documents like this, and someone will always think and want to change something in their life.
9. Timing (Approximate time performing the work)
About 1 hour.