Better Late than Never- A Road Safety Guide

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Road safety refers to the measures which must be adopted by everyone while travelling on roads. These safety methods are meant for reducing the risk of accidents and injuries or casualties on the road. Not following the rules can lead to accidents on the road. Thus, it is important that every individual follows Road Safety Rules. Every person around the world has a role to play in Road Safety, including Government, Health Professionals, Education Sector, Media and every citizen. There are various hurdles that one faces in Road Safety which we must overcome, for the welfare of our country.

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Role of Media (i) Communicate road safety messages through print and electronic media. (ii) Support road safety initiatives through responsible and objective reporting. Role of Health Professionals (i) Strengthen trauma facilities in our country. (ii) Organise workshops for saving the lives of people in road accidents.

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DOs: 1.Use seatbelts and helmets. 2. Keep distance from vehicles. 3. Stay observant and adhere to the speed limit. 4. Take care while driving with senior citizens and children. 5. Always adhere to the speed limit. DON’Ts: 1. Do not use the mobile phone while driving. 2. Do not drink and drive. 3. Do not drive if tired Note: Traffic/Road Signs should be followed at all times. Not adhering to these signs is one of the major causes of accidents. These signs are of 3 types- Mandatory/ Regulatory, Cautionary &amp; Informative. Keep yourself updated and well-educated on these Road Signs.

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DO NOT USE YOUR MOBILE PHONE WHILE DRIVING

Using a mobile phone while driving is very dangerous. Physically holding a handset removes one hand from the controls, making accidents more likely, while dialling is even worse, as it also requires the user to divert their attention away from the road.

As you saw, a person was stuck on his phone and crashed Mr. Anand's car. This led to an accident. Mobile distracts you and you are not able to focus on correct driving and meet with an accident.

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Obeying traffic signs is very important. Let's see some important traffic signs.

Traffic signs are divided into three main categories.

(i) Mandatory / Regulatory Signs (generally round in shape with red border) (ii) Cautionary Signs (generally triangular in shape with red border) (iii) Information Signs (generally rectangular in shape with a blue background)

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ALWAYS ADHERE TO THE SPEED LIMIT

The speed limit is not a guide – it is the absolute maximum speed that you should be travelling at. Speeding is one of the major factors in road accidents where fatalities occur. Inappropriate speeding accounts for around 24% of collisions which results in death.

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Now, we three together are going to explain how to implement Road Safety.

TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH REGARD TO CHILDREN, SENIOR CITIZENS AND PEDESTRIANS

Do not drive recklessly, fast or in a zig-zag manner when travelling with little children and senior citizens. Always stick to the speed limit. Road safety laws are there to protect people. If you drive fast and take a sudden stop because of anything, it can be dangerous. One sudden stop can mean a life lost. This is even for drivers of vans and buses. The children are under your safety.

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We haver read about various circumstances in which people behaved recklessly. Driving fast, talking on the mobile while driving, being drunk and driving and not giving the correct signal are some of the things that are dangerous for everyone. Awareness about Road Safety is essential. So, let's learn about it.

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Let's talk about India. India ranks high when it comes to the number of accidents on the road. With a rapid increase in the number of vehicles on the road, the traffic conditions are under a lot of pressure.

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Every individual around the world holds equal responsibility in ensuring road safety, not just police officers. So let's see the role people play in ensuring Road Safety.

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KEEP DISTANCE FROM OTHER VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING

Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles while driving on the road. Drive at the same speed as traffic around you without going over the speed limit.

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This is Rahul and his father. His father is one of those people who love to drive fast just for fun. This is wrong.

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Dad, the speed limit mentioned on the sign board is 40 kmph. But we are driving at 80 kmph! Isn't that dangerous?

Oh Rahul, that's not correct. See, the road is clear, no vehicle! We can drive at full speed. What's the need of driving slow in no traffic?

Traffic signs provide a wide range of information. Following traffic signs&nbsp;helps ensure everyone’s safety on road. But people do not obey the traffic signs because: 1. Violators are not fully aware of traffic rules and punishments they would face if they violate them. 2.They are negligent and careless.

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PEDESTRIANS SHOULD WALK CAUTIOUSLY AND MAKE USE OF ZEBRA CROSSING

Zebra crossings are marked with black and white stripes on the road and zigzag lines on either side. These markings warn drivers that there may be pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road. They also tell drivers that they must give way to pedestrians on the crossing.

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You know, I just met with an accident. Although it wasn't my fault, I have realised that I too drive recklessly. I have understood the importance of Road Safety. So now, I am going to explain it to you. First, let's see some causes of accidents on the road.

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Road Safety Rules should be followed to prevent accidents.

Approximately 1.3 million people die each year&nbsp;as a result of road traffic crashes.

Some of the major causes of road accidents are as follows: (i) Lack of highway safety (ii) Drunken driving (iii) Driving in an exhausted state for long hours (iv) Using cell phone while driving (v) Overspeeding or rash driving (vi) Driving in wrong lanes (vii) Turning without giving signal (viii) Overtaking from wrong side

Drunken driving has become recognized world menace. According to statistics, around 40% of road traffic accidents occur under the influence of alcohol. Drunk driving is a serious offence and it increases the risk causing accidents.

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Role of General People (i) Acceptance of road safety rules, regulations and policies. (ii) Participation in road safety awareness drives to enhance people’s knowledge about road safety.

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Let's learn more about Road Safety! Road safety pertains to the measures taken to reduce the risk of road traffic injuries and death. It is to secure people while traveling on the roads. It is to make safe all the road users such as pedestrians, two-wheelers, four-wheelers, multi-wheelers and other transport vehicle users. Practicing road safety measures is very good and safe to all people all through the life. Everyone should respect others while driving or walking on the road and take care of their safety.

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LET US BE SAFE TOGETHER (i) Do not use your mobile phone while driving. (ii) Use seatbelts even while sitting at the back seat of the vehicle. (iii) Do not drink and drive. (iv) Always adhere to the speed limit. (v) Take special care with regard to children, senior citizens and pedestrians. (vi) Do not drive if tired. (vii) Pedestrians should walk cautiously and make use of zebra crossing. (viii) Stay alert and observant while driving. (ix) Keep distance from other vehicles while driving. (x) Always wear helmets and seatbelts.

Lack of sleep can make you less alert and affect your coordination, judgement and reaction time while driving. This is known as cognitive impairment. Studies have shown that going too long without sleep can impair your ability to drive.

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So friends, let’s follow road safety rules and keep everyone safe! Given below are the major hurdles faced in ensuring road safety.

(i) Negligence by civilians (ii) Miserable condition of roads (iii) Unsafe vehicle design (iv) Violation of road safety standards (v) Lack of emergency services (vi) Defects in highway designing

USE SEATBELTS EVEN WHILE SITTING AT THE BACK SEAT OF THE VEHICLE

Staying buckled up during a crash helps you to be safe and secure inside the car and prevents you from being completely emitted from the car, which is almost always deadly. If you don't wear your seat belt, you could be thrown into a rapidly opening frontal air bag. Such force could injure or even kill you.

You can quickly veer off and get in an accident. Staying alert will enable you to know which way the road is turning and how sharp the turn is. Consequently, you will make the necessary adjustments to turn successfully and efficiently stay on the road.

Role of Government and Public Sector (i) Develop stringent&nbsp;road safety polices. (ii) Generate funds for road safety awareness. (iii) Stringent&nbsp; enforcement of rules by government. (iv) Building better roads and highways.

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Now, here's Mr. Anand. A man talking on the phone crashed his car. He's now furious.

Oh! And this is poor, Ms. Prakriti. A man turned left though he gave the signal for turning right.

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You crashed my car! Still you're on the phone!

It's not my fault. The call is important.

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This is Mr. Trafficroose. He stays mad all the time as nobody listens to him.

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Hey! Excuse me! Can't you see the BIG BRIGHT, RED LIGHT? Stop!

And this is Mr. Pandey, a Police Officer. He gets frustrated with people who get drunk and drive. So he penalizes them.

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Drivers and other passengers sitting in a vehicle who are not wearing the helmet and seat belt can become a projectile when car strikes. They can hit wind screen and get serious injuries. There is a high chance of moving out of the vehicle through windows or doors in case of an accident.

Role of Education Sector (i) Inclusion of road safety modules in school curriculum. (ii) Impart road safety education with the help of experts in this area. (iii) Impart effective driver training for learners as well as existing drivers.

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