ARTICLE ON ROAD SAFETY

Road safety is the prevention and protection of road accidents by using

all the road safety measures. 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. People safety on the road is one of the most important
aspects in order to avoid road side accidents, injury, and death. We can judge the importance
of road safety on the basis of national statistical data about total reported accidents and death.
Almost 42% cases involve pedestrians and one way road users.There are various methods of
creating awareness among common public such as seminars, workshops, students education
by adding basic road-safety lessons to syllabus, make people aware about green cross code
means stop, look, listen, think and then cross, learning of traffic lights, understanding of road
signs, etc. Following all the road safety measures help a lot to protect all the road problems.
Some effective measures of road safety are like basic awareness about vehicle, defensive
driving according to weather and road conditions, use of vehicle lights and horn, wearing seat
belt, well use of vehicle mirrors, avoid over-speeding, understanding road lights, maintaining
distance of vehicle on road, proper understanding of handling crisis situation, telecast of
awareness documentaries on TV etc. Road Safety rules are made for curbing the chances of
Road Accident. Zillions of vehicles move on roads on a regular basis. That is why there
should be a set of regulations to be followed while using roads. These rules are not only
applied to the vehicles but for the people who walk on the road or do cycling are also need to
follow. Road Safety rules are important for various reasons. There are various road Safety
Rules for bikes, cars, trucks, tractors, etc. Driving Licence & Number Plates of the Vehicles
are the valid proofs. A vehicle with proper identity acts as a safeguard for moving it on road.
Most of the accident cases occur due to the high speed of the vehicle. For cutting down this
irresponsible act of driving road Safety rules are setup. The government is implementing
various strict rules for vehicles. Drivers should follow signals and signboards near schools,
hospitals, and other public places.

Road safety rules for vehicles states that:

• Always stop your vehicle on red lights.
• Avoid Mobile use while driving.
• Don’t Cross before the Signal turns green.
• Always give space to trespassers.
• Never drive on footbridges and pavements for pedestrians.
• Wear Helmet while driving two-wheelers.
• Wear seat belts while driving four-wheelers.
• Always carry Driving Licence and Important papers of your vehicle while driving.
• Never drive in the influence of alcohol/drugs.
• Lower Down your speed while crossing Zebra-Crossing.
• Follow the signboards and instructions specified near hospitals and schools.
• Don’t ever try to overtake Ambulance or any other Emergency Vehicle.

Awareness and Road Safety rules are interrelated. If people will be aware of the value of life,
then the chances of road accidents will automatically reduce. Following the road safety rules
as a citizen of a particular country will be also helpful in reducing the chances of road
accidents.
Road Safety rules are also one of the etiquette which we can include in general life. If we are
running out of late, then time-management will be helpful. Road Safety rules are necessary
for all of us. In Short, road Safety rules are the life saving discipline to follow on a strict
note