We consider Venezuela as a poor country. Inflation was so high that a few years ago its currency was almost worth paper.
However, this South American country has done a pretty good job of struggling with resource scarcity, inflation and poverty. That means 50% reduction in road accident deaths. Citizens have also played a big role in this along with the government.
At the same time, a country like India, despite all the resources, has completely failed to reduce the number of deaths due to road accidents. 1 lakh 80 thousand people lost their lives in road accidents during the year 2024 in India. This figure is more than the 1.72 lakh people who died in road accidents in the year 2023.
The month of January is celebrated as 'Road Safety Month' every year to increase awareness about road safety in the country. During this period, 11 to 17 January is observed as 'Road Safety Week'. This time the theme is 'Be a Road Safety Hero'. Its main objective is to reduce road accidents in the country.
We are in such a situation today In work news Let's find out that-
- What is road safety?
- What is the main cause of road accidents?
- What are the remedies to prevent this?
Q- What is Road Safety Week?
Answer- Road Safety Week is a celebration where government, schools, colleges, traffic police and many NGOs come together and make people aware about road safety. It organizes many workshops and street plays.
In this, it is advised to spread awareness about traffic rules and follow the rules of the road in your daily routine.
Q- What are the road safety rules that people usually ignore?
Answer- Safety on the road starts with following the little rules. Pedestrians should use zebra crossings. Drivers must obey signals and speed limits. Whereas, wearing a helmet while riding a bike and wearing a seat belt while driving a car is very important.
Many times we think, 'What difference does a little walk without a helmet make?' or 'What is the need for a seatbelt when the car is moving slowly?'
This carelessness often turns into major accidents. Besides, tripping on bikes and overloading in large vehicles are also one of the major causes of accidents.
You can correct yourself after making mistakes in the office or at home. There is no scope for correcting mistakes along the way. Life doesn't give you second chances here. Most accidents are caused by lack of awareness, carelessness and bad habits. Let's understand this graphically.
Question- What is the main cause of road accidents?
Answer – Major causes of road accidents are overspeeding, drink and drive, talking on mobile while driving, bad roads and potholes, carelessness while overtaking and poor vehicle maintenance.
Have you ever thought that when you drive fast, you have the chance to brake at the right time? Or how often do you take your eyes off the road when you're busy with your mobile? Similarly, driving at high speed on bad roads can cause the vehicle to go out of control.
Q- Why is regular vehicle maintenance important?
Answer- Periodic servicing and maintenance of the vehicle not only ensures the life of the vehicle but also our safety.
Q- Does the government have any plan to help the injured?
Answer- Many people die after a road accident due to lack of treatment. In such a situation, the government is coming up with a cashless treatment scheme, in which the government will bear the cost of seven days of treatment of the injured person. During this period the government will bear a maximum cost of Rs 1.5 lakh for the treatment.
Q- Why is it important to teach children about road safety rules?
Answer- In the year 2024, 10 thousand children also died in road accidents. Therefore, imparting road safety training to adults as well as children is very important. Traffic signals, walking and cycling rules should be explained at school.
Q- Is there a fine for breaking traffic rules?
Answer – Yes. Heavy fines are levied for violating traffic rules. Also, direct challans can now be issued from smart traffic lights, CCTV cameras and vehicle tracking systems for violating the rules.
Road Safety Week is not just a week-long campaign, but a lifelong rule of thumb. This week reminds us that our safety on the road is not only the responsibility of the government, but also ours. By learning from a country like Venezuela we can reduce road accidents in our country.
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