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CHAPTER 2 ROAD SAFETY
ACTIVITY
How Do Surfaces Reflect? PRINT FROM DOWNLOADS

ASK YOUR TEACHER TO HELP YOU DO THIS

Cut a small hole in a piece of card and fix it to the
front of a torch, a few centimetres away from the
light. This will make a narrow beam of light.

You will now need a selection of different reflecting
surfaces. These should include a flat mirror,
bendy mirror, glossy surface, matt surface
and reflective material.

Shine the narrow beam of light onto each surface
from different angles and watch what happens to
the beam of light.

Could the reflected light be seen easily? ................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Is there a pattern to the way the light was reflected? ................................................................................................................................................................................
What type of clothing/equipment do we need to wear when riding a bicycle? ....................................................................................................................

Why is colour important? Do you need to be seen? ......................................................................................................................................................................................
What helps drivers/cyclists on the road at night and is in the centre of the road? ..........................................................................................................

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