“Automobiles” explained in 4 pictures
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Automobiles are convenient vehicles that carry people and things and travel on roads. It is important to be careful and safe near them.
💬 What Is an Automobile?
An automobile is a vehicle that travels on roads. People can ride in it and go out places. It can sometimes take you farther and faster than walking. Many kinds of automobiles drive around in our town, too.
🤔 What color was a car you have seen on the road?
💬 How Does It Move?
An automobile has round tires. When the tires spin round and round, the car moves forward. The person driving holds the steering wheel and decides which way to go. At night or in dark places, the lights are turned on to brighten the way ahead.
🤔 What shape are a car’s tires?
💬 What Do Automobiles Do?
There are many kinds of automobiles. A car for a family is used for shopping or going out. A truck carries food and other things. A bus drives while carrying many people.
🤔 Which have you ridden in before: a passenger car, a truck, or a bus?
💬 Stay Safe Near Cars
Automobiles are useful, but it can be dangerous near cars that are moving. When you cross the road, use a crosswalk. Look at the traffic light, and look carefully to the right and left. Small children should hold hands with a grown-up when they walk.
🤔 Where should you look before crossing the road to stay safe?