Sadly, the number of drowning accidents go up during the hot summer months every year. But there are so many accidents that can be prevented and that is why we feel it is important to spread the message around water safety. Here is the next set of water safety quiz for your children to test their knowledge (check out water safety quiz for children part 1 if you have not seen it yet).
1) What should you do when a lifeguard blows his whistle?
a) Nothing – just carry on swimming
b) Leave the pool immediately
c) Stop and listen to what he or she is saying
d) Go underwater
2) What is ‘treading water’?
a) Splashing water to a swimmer next to you
b) Backstroke arm action
c) Doing a somersault
d) Keeping head above water whilst swimming in the upright position
3) What do you need to do if you see a man in trouble in the water?
a) Jump into the water to rescue him.
b) Call for help immediately
c) Tell him how to move his arms and legs in the water
d) Ask for his name
4) Where should you swim at the beach?
a) Anywhere
b) Between the red and yellow flags
c) Between red flags
d) Between black and white flags
5) What does it mean if you see a sign for “strong currents”?
a) The water is very unsafe for swimming
b) The water has lots of raisins at the bottom!
c) The water is very dirty
6) Which one is a water safety skill?
a) Treading water
b) Sculling
c) Floating
d) Jumping in and returning to the surface
e) All of above
Do not worry if they do not know all the answers. It is more important to talk about what to do and not to do in and near the water after taking the quiz, to build better water safety awareness for the whole family. The Swimming Teachers’ Association has a great pack for water safety advice for children. You can also head to Royal Lifesaving Society UK for additional resources.
Answers: 1) c 2) d 3) b 4) b 5)a 6) e