Road Safety Rules and Regulations

Objectives

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The students will be able to - Understand the importance of road safety. - Analyze the causes for the road accidents. - Recognize the safety measures to be followed while driving. - Develop skills to identify and respond to traffic hazards. - Can move confidently and safely on road.

Summary

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- Road safety is primarily meant about the protection and security of all road users. - Road accidents are undesired events. The loss of life or serious injury results in the loss of livelihood. - Traffic signs are to regulate traffic, warn about hazards and to guide the road user. - There are three types of traffic signs such as mandatory signs, cautionary signs, and informatory signs. - The rule of the road regulation was brought into effect from July 1, 1989. - The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has taken a number of steps to prevent road accidents. - To strengthen the awareness on road safety systems, rules and regulations, Ministry of Transport and Highways Road Safety Week every year.