Worldwide,
an estimated 1.2 million people are killed in
road crashes each year and as many as 50 million
are injured.
Projections
indicate that these figures will increase by
about 65% over the next 20 years unless there is
new commitment to prevention. Nevertheless, the
tragedy behind these figures attracts less mass
media attention than other, less frequent types
of tragedy.
Safe and
Responsible Driving
Getting ready to drive
Before driving
Ensure that you are
comfortable with your mental and
physical condition.
Inspect your
vehicle and observe the driving
conditions.
While driving you
should carry your driving license,
registration certificate, insurance
certificate and pollution control
certificate. Transport and
commercial vehicle drivers should
carry the permits and vehicle
fitness certificates also.
A combination of
knowledge, skill and attitude is required to be
a safe driver.
Knowledge of traffic rules and driving
practices that help traffic move safely.
Skill to care about the safety of others
on the road. We all are responsible for avoiding
accidents.
Attitude to co-operate with other drivers
to keep traffic moving safely. We must be
courteous, giving other drivers space to change
lanes, not cutting them off and signaling before
turning.
