ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS

Renata Barboza, Lucas Bender, Seung Hee, Harim Oh, Julia Ulrich, Nosipho Dube

Behaviour during traffic while driving

Being argumentative while in trafficTraffic by itself is already nerve wrecking, and arguing is not going to lead you anywhere. If you are wrong, apologize, and make people around you be influenced by your kindness. “Kindness generates kindness”.

Intoxicated drivingIn case of alcohol consumption or drug usage, do not drive. If the driver is drunk or intoxicated by other drugs, do not get in the car. Taxi cabs, buses and walks are a better option than risking your life.

Respect pedestrians and cyclistsIt is the obligation of every driver to respect other vehicles and pedestrians, and the respect is mutual. Vehicles such as cars are bigger and stronger than pedestrians and cyclists. Do not take advantage of their situation, because the damage on them is greater than the damage on you.

Check the mirrorsMirrors inside the car and outside, one in each end (2) allow drivers to see more and further. It allows the driver to see the laterals and behind, without having to do much effort. The correct usage of mirrors is beneficial and a law.

Signalize before turning to any direcionsEvery car has indicators, which is a signalization system to indicate to other people in traffic which direction you are turning to. By this system, you help traffic and avoid accidents, car crashes or arguments.

Turn headlights on at night and in dark placesBy turning the headlights on at night, it allows the drives to see ahead, beware of what is on the way, and be able to drive safely in the dark. It is not only good for drivers, but also for pedestrians to be aware of cars in the roads.

Respect the speed limit / Don’t overspeedThere is a limit for a reason. Some roads are more dangerous than others, and it is important to be responsible for yourself and whoever is driving alongside. The speed limit is worked out by engineers who predict dangers ahead of you.

Vehicle’s condition

Use seat belt at all timesDrivers and passengers should obey the law to wear seat belt at all times.

Respect the traffic lightsAvoid car crashes, or running over people who are in their rights to cross the road. It is against the law to disobey the traffic light. You must respect it. Green means you are free to go, yellow is a warning to stop, and red is the one where you should not move even 1cm ahead.

Pedestrian Rules

Pedestrians Have Rules Too Look both ways before crossing the

street. Don’t cross the street when the traffic

light is red. Always signalize before crossing,

when there is no traffic light.

Pedestrians Have Rules Too Pedestrians need to respect drivers,

as cars have to respect pedestrians. If there isn’t pavement to walk on,

pedestrians must walk facing the traffic if possible, so they can see oncoming traffic. If not, use the right side of the road.

Pedestrians Have Rules Too Cross the road before a sharp right

turn, the cars are slowing down to turn, and have a better chance of seeing you.

Never walk, or cross behind a reversing vehicle.

Using Mobile Phones While Driving

Cell Phone and Driving Statistics

3,331 people were killed and 387,000 were injured in accidents involving a distracted driver.

Nearly 70% of drivers 18 – 64 reported talking on a cell phone while driving.

About 30% of drivers 18 – 64 reported texting while driving.

The following countries prohibit hand-held mobile phone use while driving a motor vehicle: Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia and

Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Chile China Columbia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Ethiopia Ukraine United Arab Emirates

•Finland•France•Germany•Greece•Hong Kong•Hungary•Iran •Ireland•Isle of Man•Israel•Italy•Japan•Jersey•Jordan•Kenya•Kuwait•Lithuania•Malaysia•Morocco•Netherlands

•New Zealand•Norway•Oman •Philippines•Poland•Portugal•Romania•Russia•Saudi Arabia•Serbia•Singapore•Slovak Republic•Slovenia•South Africa•South Korea•Spain•Sri Lanka•Switzerland •Taiwan•Thailand•Trinidad and Tobago•Turkey

Equipments

Road Safety Equipments

Orange Cones Spare Tires Seat Belts Bike and Motorcycle Helmets Special Chairs for Babies Safety Goggles (For Cycling)

Two percent of motor vehicle crash deaths are bicyclists

Ninety-one percent of bicyclists killed in 2009 reportedly weren't wearing helmets

The percentage not in helmets in 2010 seems to be lower, until you look at the "Unknown" column and find that it jumped in that year.

Seat-Belts

The following map shows countries that have have put seat belt laws into place. Not that most countries in the world all have seat belt laws except for Bolivia, Angola, Niger, Yemen, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, etc.

•Seat Belts reduce the risk of injury or death by 50%.•Men are said to be less likely to wear seat belts than women.•Young adults have the highest car crash injury rates of all adults.•Seat Belts and air bags provide the best protection for adults.

http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/seatbelts/facts.html

Driving Under the Influence

• Reaction and thinking process will be a lot slower

• Full attention is not kept on the road

• Consequences: Getting pulled over by police and failing the breathalyzer test and loosing your license

• Endangering anyone who is in the car with you or out of the car

• Possibility of falling asleep

• Car crashes and endangering other people’s lives

•Not only are you endangering yourself but others too

Driving while intoxicated or tired

• When you drink and drive itNormally will slow your thinking down

• Drinking makes you tired really quickly

• We become unfocused on the road and might hit a car or worse die

What is wrong in this Picture ?

• The man on the right has given up his responsibility for driving them because he has fallen asleep

• The man on the left takes the wheel now because the other guy isn`t in a state to drive

• These are some of the reasons why a lot of accidents like these happen alot

The consequences of using drugs beforehand

You can get pulled over by the police because of the way the driver is driving

When they find illegal drugs in the car there can be a lot of trouble

If you are together with someone who has taken drugs there can also be consequences, such as fatal injuries or even death

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI9_BTm41MI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU9OZgYNcNY (1st video) (4th video 2:13) (5th video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2L8cVKIR54

Brainstorm in Groups (What is Road Safety) Year 8 – 48 students 4 Group of 12 3 Groups of 5 (Leader, Time Keeper, Someone to

Feedback) Design Posters for Bus 1st half- Brainstorm 2nd half- Assembly 2nd Sessions Quiz and Creative construction Fruit Machine to pick names