Passively safe

Okay kiddo, let's talk about being passively safe. Imagine you're riding your bike and you accidentally fall off. Ouch! That's not good, is it? But, what if your bike was designed to keep you safe even if you fell off? That's what being passively safe means.

Passively safe is when something is designed to protect you, even if you make a mistake, there is an accident, or something unexpected happens. It's like having a guardian angel that jumps in to protect you.

It's not just bikes that can be passively safe. Cars, playgrounds, buildings, and even roads can be designed to be passively safe. For example, a car that has airbags, seat belts, and crumple zones is passively safe because even if you get into a car accident, those things will help protect you.

Similarly, a playground that has soft padding underneath it is passively safe because if you fall off, the padding will prevent you from getting hurt. And roads that have guardrails along the edges, or warnings signs are passively safe because they help prevent accidents and keep you safe.

So, you see, passively safe means having things that are designed to protect you, without you even realizing it. It's like having a superhero that always has your back.