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Road traffic safety refers to the methods and measures used to prevent road
users from being killed or seriously injured. Typical road users include:
pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, vehicle passengers, horse-riders and passengers
TO KNOW !
of on-road public transport (mainly buses and trams).
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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Road safety is important for all road users. Every year more than one
million people are injured in road accidents. Road safety education plays
an important role in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of children and
young people - ensuring they become responsible drivers, passengers, NO
pedestrians and cyclists. In recent years, the number of vehicles on road ENTRY
has increased. This makes road safety even more important.
For Pedestrians :
Make sure motorists and cyclists can see you. SPEED
Remember - you share the road with motorists and
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cyclists.
Use pedestrian lights if the intersection has them. Always
check the intersection before stepping onto the crosswalk
or road.
If you’re wearing headphones, keep your volume low KEEP
enough to hear what’s going on around you. LEFT
Know and obey the rules of the road.
At traffic lights, cross as soon as the light turns green or
the walk signal says walk.
Don’t cross once the Don’t Walk signal starts to flash or
once the light has turned yellow. KEEP
Never cross at a red light.
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