Safety on Roadstowards a safer avenue for our kids

To find a solution to a grave social issue

thesis

Road accidents are controllable social evil and can be controlled with sincere effort from all segment of the society

thesis

Road accidents are controllable social evil and can be controlled with sincere effort from all segment of the society

1. There is a complete solution to the issue- an accident free society is an achievable target

thesis

Road accidents are controllable social evil and can be controlled with sincere effort from all segment of the society

1. There is a complete solution to the issue- an accident free society is an achievable target2. The scope and impact are severe than we think and the solution need involvement from many segments of the society( it can not be solved by police or Transport authority)

Common notions on road accidents Accidents are part of life

It cannot be avoided

“I’ CANNT DO ANYTHING ON THIS ( Its none of my business)

The Truth/ Reality

Accidents are controllable

We can do something on this I have responsibility to solve the problem

Can I?

The Truth/ Reality

Accidents are controllable

We can do something on this I have responsibility to solve the problem

Can I?I can do something

Primary principle in safety management Expect the unexpected

Primary principle in safety management Expect the unexpected

Then the unexpected will not happen

Primary principle in safety management Expect the unexpected

Then the unexpected will not happen

Because it is expected

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Please don’t expectJust foreseeAnd take action

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•Causes

•Solutions

Generic causes causes of accidents

Ignorance,

Carelessness/ tired..emotionally or physically weak Negligence /overconfidence of the parties who build or use or maintain road, and trafficregulating authoritiesThey include• Drivers• Passengers• Pedestrians• Engineers/authoriti es who design and maintain the road• Local authorities• Police…

What are accidents ?

An accident is an unforeseen and unplanned event often with lack of intention . It usually implies a generally negative outcome which may have been avoided or prevented had circumstances leading up to the accident been recognized, and acted upon, prior to its occurrence.

GENERIC SOLUTIONS

Ignorance ------ Awareness , Education and Training

Negligence ------- Punitive actions

Emotional / Physical conditions… avoid driving at that time …awareness

What we can do =DRVERS= Driving is one of the most responsible jobs of modern

days A good driver can reduce the jobs of doctors,

advocates, Police .. so a disciplined and skillful driver is an asset to the society and the opposite is also true.

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DRIVERS===DO s and Don'ts

+a little consideration for other road users; vehicles and people

+observe road discipline+dip light when vehicles come opposite ,use high beam sparingly+Stop for pedestrians ,especially at zebra lines+respect road signage's+don't enter junctions when they are not clear+understand the dangers of blind spots on road(curves vertical and horizontal, sides)+

- no over speeding- - no overtaking at turnings

- - no overtaking at vertical curves( up ward roads)

- - don't use brakes and horns very frequently, this is possible only ifyou drive at a safe speed

- - Don't use mobile phones while driving

- - Don't drive if drunken- - Don't give the steering to the kids

- - Don't drive if you are too tired or not well

- - Don't use horn as a weapon to disturb others

Teachers/educational institutionsConduct traffic awareness programs for studentsPropagate civic sense and importance of road safetyConvey the message that over speeding and reckless driving is anantisocial behaviourInclude road safety in school syllabusAs part of NSS , college union activity etc conduct programs related to road safety

Educate children that roads are not racing ground, and develop a negative attitude towards misbehavior of drivers and pedestriants

StudentsConduct traffic awareness programsPropagate civic sense and importance of road safetyConvey the message that over speeding and reckless driving is anantisocial behaviourAs part of NSS , college union activity etc conduct programs related to road safetySend letters to authorities to take action for road safetyOrganise programs to promote road safety and educate publicBring to the attention of people the importance of this social problemDEVELOP A NEGATIVE ATTITUDE FOR RASH DRIVING AND MISBEHAVIOR ON ROADS

Media

Give due importance to this social evil in media coverageA critical view/analysis is to be taken in reporting accidentsRoad safety education programsTHE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE OF MEDIA IS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE THAT ACCIDENTCAUSING BEHAVIOUR IS ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

Authorities /courtSever laws to punish accident causing peopleMake sure that the vehicles are fit to our conditionsEnsure that the design of vehicles are up to the maximum safetyconsideration(eg. The tipper lorries that are causing accidents are partly due tothe unsafe design, wrong proportion of the vehicle)PoliceCriminal action against accident causing drivers, drunken drivers etcRestrict obstructive parking of vehicles in public places, roadsControl hoardings that obstruct visionTake punitive action against criminal behaviour of drivers

Local BodiesImplement building rules properlyEnsure sufficient parking for commercial and institutional buildingsRegulate parking on roadsProvide proper parking places, footpaths ,open space etc and give ,more importance to town planningControl hoardings that obstruct vision of driversCut off trees obstructing vision on curvesTake due care in given license to shops , work shops etc that are on the road side and use the public area for their business activities,and thus restrict free movement of traffic; take action against such  actions

PWD

Proper design and maintenance; presently the department is taking veryunprofessional approach in designing roads and its maintenanceControl hoardings that obstruct vision of driversCut off trees obstructing vision on curvesProper signage sTake part in the road safety awareness creation programs, organisesuch programs

Automobile Industry/designers

Safety consideration of the design of vehiclesWithdraw advertisements that create the unhealthyattitudes among youngsters, like the one that promotes speed driving,Promote safe driving among the customers of your vehiclesUse media to promote safe driving

PARENTS

Educate kids on the importance of road safetyRestrict mis-behaviour at road, speedy driving ,reckless driving etcDon't develop the misconception that vehicles are symbols of prestige,of masculinityAnd educate them that vehicles are just more of transport

Hospitals

Keep a record of accident cases for public awareness

Try to create a negative attitude towards accident causing behavior 

Vehicle owners

Proper maintenance of vehicles,Guidelines to drivers for professional/ disciplined driving

 

Driving Schools

 Driving is not just the technique, so the maturity level of drivers isto be assessed and should try to promote more mature behaviour on roadProper training on the causes of accidents , how to avoid accidents ,vehicle maintenance, responsibilities of driver, road signs ,trafficrules etc

Road Transport Department

Understand and accept that the responsibility of the department is tofacilitate a safe and free transport in the stateRegulate the driving schools to train people for safe drivingLicensing procedure should take care of the maturity, habit etc of driversModernise the licensing systemProper testing of the safety conditions of vehicles

Shop keepers/business communityGet rid off the habit of using roads for sales promotionDon't encroach the foot paths for displaysCooperate with local bodies and educational institutions to promoteroad safety

Passengers

Discourage the reckless driving habits of your driverBe patient in vehicles

Pedestrians

Use footpaths and Zebra lines where ever its available( Police andlocal bodies need to do a lot to ensure this , vehicles must respectzebra lines)Don't play, run on roads

Film makers

It is very clear that the immature attitude of people about vehicle ,speed driving and all is promoted by many action movies, visuals ofsimilar actions on movie. So if the film makers take care to avoidsuch scenes it will be a great contribution to this cause

Conclusion

Road safety is an important Social Issue

It should be dealt with due care considering the gravity of the issue

I have a role in solving this problem

99%Road accidents are not happeningincidentally, but created by somebody and so it can be avoided if proper action is takenPLEASE PASS ON THIS MESSAGEForesee the accident possibilities and take appropriate action then it can be avoided

Freedom of Movement

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