ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Make Roads Safe

Hi there! Do you know what a road is? It's a place where cars and trucks go, to get from one place to another. But sometimes there can be dangers on the road, and we need to make it safe for everyone.

One thing we can do to make the road safer is by putting up signs. Signs can be big or small, and they tell us important information about the road. For example, a sign might tell us how fast we can drive or warn us that there is a curve in the road coming up.

Another thing we can do is to paint lines on the road. These lines help us stay in our lane and not cross over into other cars' lanes.

We can also make sure that the road is well-maintained. This means fixing any potholes or cracks in the pavement, so that cars don't get damaged and people don't get hurt.

Finally, there are people who work to make sure the road is safe. They are called police officers and they make sure that everyone follows the rules of the road. They also help people who might have gotten into an accident on the road.

So, in summary, we can make roads safe by putting up signs, painting lines on the road, maintaining the road, and having police officers who help keep everyone safe.