TRAFFIC EDUCATION

Traffic Education – “LIGHT BRINGER” in traffic operations, the prime mover in instilling
knowledge on all people involve in traffic safety management. Thus, It is the process of giving
training and practice in the actual application of traffic safety knowledge.

Road Safety – It refers to the reduced risk of accident or injury on the roads, achieved through
multidisciplinary approaches involving road engineering and traffic management, education
and training of road users and vehicle designs.

IMPORTANCE OF TRAFFIC EDUCATION - Young individuals face greater risks as they

become more independent. Teenagers in particular make up a significant portion of road users.
Many people are not aware that traffic accidents are the primary cause of fatalities and serious
accidents. In order to prevent accidents, it is imperative to clearly teach all traffic safety
precautions
The basic purpose of the driver education are:
➢ To develop good traffic citizens who are equipped to live in motorized society and
achieving traffic safety.
➢ To develop drivers who are eligible to have their driver’s license.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO ACCIDENTS

1. Human Errors
➢ Excessive speed
➢ Overtaking improperly
➢ Lack of skill
➢ Misjudging the road situation ahead
➢ Failing to give at junctions
2. Road Deficiencies that are main contributory factors
➢ Poor design of lay-out and control at junctions
➢ Inadequate signing, road marking, lighting
➢ Slippery road
➢ Obstruction on the road
3. Main Vehicle factors
➢ Defects on tires, brakes and lights
➢ Absence or non-using of seatbelt
➢ Poorly maintained motor vehicles
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FOUR BASIC TYPES OF INSTRUCTION METHODS used in DRIVER EDUCATION

PROGRAMS:
1. COMPREHENSIVE – This method places the student into real life of driving
situations from beginning.
2. TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTION- This depends on instructor-student
communication.
3. COMMENTORY DRIVING METHOD – The student-driver accompanied by an
instructor. As the student-driver drives, the instructor has to give a commentary on his
driving.
4. SIMULATED CONDITIONS (ON AND OFF TRAINING) – The premise of
simulated conditions training is that the behavior of the driver-subject placed in
condition will be relatively analogous to normal behavior.
SIMULATOR – is a static machine with all the important features of a car used
in driving method or driver training. There are two methods of simulation
presently adopted.
a. PARTIAL SIMULATION METHOD – this method has the specific
aim of training for the “subtasks” of the driving task.
b. GLOBAL STIMULATION – It may be classified into two specific
groups which are: training, simulated in traffic conditions and situations.
Simulators are most commonly use for the following types of training:
❖ Training in basic car-control skills
❖ Perceptual training
❖ Emergency training
Traffic Signs
1. Mandatory Signs – these are the “must do signs”
2. Information Signs – these are used to give indication of a certain activity or area set
aside for certain activities, as well as information on general enquiries.
3. Cautionary Signs – these serves as a “warning signs” in the road.

Traffic Signals - A traffic light or traffic signal or a stop light is a signatory device position at
a road intersection to indicate when it is safe to drive through.
❖ Red- stop before line
❖ Orange- get ready to go
❖ Green- move the vehicle.

Safety Campaign – This is a mass publicity aimed to make road users behave more safely. It
mainly focuses on public information attitudes, and particular or specific behaviors or
combination of these.
Safety Campaign Classifications:
❖ According to purpose may be categorized as informational, attitudinal and behavioral.
❖ According to kind of appeal – used to reason by simply feeding the public with
authenticated factual data.
Safety Campaign Design:
❖ Initial campaign planning
❖ Final Campaign Design
❖ Campaign Evaluation
Private and Government Entities for Safety Campaign
❖ Newspaper
❖ Radio Broadcasting Networks
❖ Television Broadcasting Networks
❖ Public Information Agencies

ADVICE TO DRIVERS
❖ Stick to the left lane and leave the right lane to faster traffic.
❖ Never over take from the left side.
❖ Wear a helmet for a safe journey.
❖ Use only less Carbon monoxide emission vehicles.
❖ Do not use horn unnecessarily.
❖ Heavy vehicle users should always use seat belts.
❖ Do not jump traffic signals.
❖ Keep your vehicle in good condition.