DILOY, EDELLE MAE N.

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CDIN4 REPORT

WHAT IS TRAFFIC EDUCATION?

Traffic education means education on traffic rules. It embraces all rules and regulations to
be followed while driving on roads. Traffic education is essential for drivers and
pedestrians. Drivers and pedestrians having no traffic education may cause fatal
accidents on the road. There are many rules and regulations in traffic. Some of them are
following the order of the traffic police; following the speed limit sticking to the respective
side, checking vehicles properly before driving, following the rules of loading vehicles with
passengers or goods, in crowded places and al curves driving slowly and carefully and
using horns, etc. The pedestrians also must obey some rules such as moving on the right
path, avoiding whimsical crossing, being excessive passengers in the vehicles, etc. If we
violate traffic rules, serious accidents may take place resulting in the loss of life and
property. Many may get crippled for whole life being a burden to the family or society. The
importance of traffic education cannot be exaggerated. It can ensure a safe and pleasant
journey. It can prevent sad or fatal accidents. The government can play a great role in
traffic education. It should make traffic education compulsory for all drivers. It also must
train up the traffic police properly. In case of violation of traffic rules on the part of the
drivers, it must give exemplary punishment to the guilty persons.

BASIC POINTS TO CONSIDER IN TRAFFIC EDUCATION

THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION MUST BE TO MAKE
STUDENTS AWARE OF THE FACT THAT THEY ARE AN ACTIVE AND
RESPONSIBLE PART OF THE TRAFFIC SYSTEM. 
1. Know and understand traffic characteristics and rules.
2. Understand system risks (probable causes of accidents) and how to avoid them
3. Develop safe, responsible and solidary attitudes, conducts and habits in order to care
for and respect their own lives and those of others.

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ROAD ACCIDENTS WE ENCOUNTER

1. Distracted Driving
Without a doubt, distracted driving is the number one cause of car accidents across the
country. A distracted driver is one that doesn’t have their complete attention on the
road. They may be paying closer attention to a mobile device, passengers, or even a
 cheeseburger. Remember that your only job when you are behind the wheel is to get
where you are going safely.

2. Speeding

We have all had drivers blast past us on the highway, even when we were going over
the speed limit ourselves. It is not unusual for people to drive 10, 15, or even 20 miles
over the posted speed limit. Keep in mind that the faster you drive, the slower your
reaction time. If you need to prevent an accident while you are driving at 20 miles over
the limit, chances are very high that the accident won’t be prevented at all.
3. Drunk Driving
Any person who drinks and gets behind the wheel is a danger to themselves and others.
When you drink, your senses and cognitive functions are dulled. Get behind the wheel
and your reaction times are slowed and your decision-making capabilities are
compromised. If you decide to drink, find a sober part to take you home.
4. Reckless Driving
Weaving in and out of traffic. Tailgating. Cutting other drivers off. These are all examples
of reckless driving and each can cause a very serious accident. If you see anyone
driving like this around you, back off and give them space. There is nothing you are
going to do that is going to make the driver more safely. Protect yourself and call 911.
5. Inclement Weather
More specifically, rain. Water creates slick roadways and can cause cars to slip and slide
without warning. If you are stuck in a rainstorm, drive extra carefully. Even if you think
your tires are sticking to the road as they should, chances are that they aren’t. Don’t risk
it.
Many accidents can be avoided if people only paid more attention or made better
decisions. There are dozens of reasons that accidents occur and, in truth, some simply
can’t be predicted. Things like drunk driving, reckless driving, and speeding, for example,
are solely at the discretion of the driver.

IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE TRAFFIC EDUCATION

 Know your Safety Signals
 Be Careful While Crossing Road
 Always Pay Attention and Listen to Warnings
 Never Run on Busy Road
 Never Multitask While Walking on Roads

MEASURING EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAFFIC EDUCATION

 TRAFFIC EDUCATION, can encourage you to take necessary action that will make
your children safe, secure and thereby help them to have awareness about road safety.
In TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION, you have a vital role to play in forming and
developing various skills related to road safety
CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD TRAFFIC EDUCATION
1. Students will have the skills and knowledge to cross the road safely.
2. Students will identify hazards on or near the road and be careful near these.
3. Students will demonstrate appropriate behaviours in and around a vehicle.
4. Students will be able to ask for help with a road safety problem.
5. Students demonstrate knowledge of traffic law relevant to them, and to other road users
they may encounter.
6. Students develop skills to identify and respond to traffic hazards.
7. Students understand the importance of being a good role model to others when using
the road.
8. Students demonstrate knowledge of traffic law relevant to them, and to other road users
they may encounter. Students develop skills to identify and respond to traffic hazards.
Students understand the importance of being a good role model to others when using
the road.

DOES TRAFFIC EDUCATION ANSWERS EVERYTHING?

Just like every road safety measure, traffic education also has its limitations. Although
human errors are 'responsible for the vast majority of road crashes, traffic education is
only an effective measure if humans make these errors because of the lack of
knowledge, insight, or skills that could be acquired by education. In other cases, like
when errors are made because of the high complexity of the task, education cannot
offer the solution.
Traffic education can't answer everything but it can help anyone to understand the
importance of safety on the road when walking as a pedestrian or as one driving a
vehicles.
Traffic education which describes the traffic rules and regulations in a clear and simple
ways.
Lastly traffic education encourages everyone to learn about road safety. It seeks to
develop the behaviours and attitudes for safe road use relevant to the development of
children and young people as passengers, and as a human.