NH&MP TRAINING COLLEGE

LESSON PLAN- 04
(Lecture-02)
Subject: ROAD SAFETY Duration: 80 min

Prepared By: SPO Khalid Mehmood Date Prepared:

Title: INSTRUCTION FOR ROAD USERS

Participants: Patrolling Officers of NH & MP

References: Highway and Motorway Code

Method of Instruction: Interactive Lecture

Learning Aids: Multimedia + White Board + Marker

Learning Goals: To introduce the participants with lane discipline, speed limits on different
roads, advantages of observing speed limits, dangers of over speeding and rash driving and to
introduce parking rules to the participants.
Training Objectives: At the end of this class, the participants will be able to correctly describe
about the following :

1. Observing lane discipline.

2. Observing speed limits.
3. Advantages of reducing speed limits.
4. Effects of over speeding.
5. Effects of wrong parking and dangerous driving.

Instructor’s
Description
Notes
Road Discipline (an introduction)
Whereas it is important for traffic police to be fair in dealing with the
commuters, it must be borne in mind that adherence and respect for road
rules is very important for not only the protection of vulnerable road users Brain Storming
but also for the efficient management of traffic on road. Questions:
Facts show that the majority of traffic accidents are caused as a result of
indiscipline and disregard for road regulations.
It is common knowledge that many motorists are in the habit of lane
violation, over speeding, dangerous driving, wrong parking and only 10 Min
observe road rules when they sight traffic police officers.
So as a NH & MP patrolling officers we need skills about the following
to ensure Road Discipline on Highways and Motorways.
 Proper understanding of the rules and regulations of Highways and
Motorways.
 High level of vigilance during patrolling.
 Expertise to operate speed measuring equipments.
 Strict and indiscriminate enforcement of law on roads.
LANE DISCIPLINE AND ITS IMPORTANCE
Observance of lane discipline is key to ensure safety on roads, so it is
imperative for us to exhibit it first in our conduct on roads and then should
make sure that others show it also in the following manner:
1. If there is a need to change lane, firstly mirrors should be used to
make sure that no other driver or rider will have to swerve or slow
down.
2. The commuters should be instructed to change lane only when it is
necessary with not doing it more than one lane at a time.
3. As at some junctions, lanes may go in different directions, so by
following the signs they should get into the correct lane in good
time.
4. In a traffic hold-up, the commuters should be educated not to 'jump
the queue' by cutting into another lane or by overtaking the vehicles
in front of them. Brain Storming
5. Where a single carriageway has three lanes and the road marking do
not give priority to traffic in either direction, middle lane should be 10 Min
used only for overtaking or turning right, remembering the fact that
the right to use the middle lane than a driver coming from the
opposite direction. They are not allowed to use the right-hand lane.
6. Where a single carriageway has four or more lanes, they should not
use the lanes on the right-hand side of the road unless signs and
markings indicate them to do so.
7. On a two-lane dual carriageway, they should use the right-hand lane
only for overtaking or turning right.
8. On a three-lane dual carriageway, stay in the left-hand lane. If there
 are slower vehicles than their in that lane, they should use the middle
lane to overtake them but return to the left-hand lane when it is clear.
The right-hand lane is for overtaking (or turning right) ; if they use it
for overtaking, they should move back into the middle lane and then
into the left-hand lane as soon as it is safe to do so.
9. In one-way streets, they must choose the correct lane for their exit as
soon as they can. No sudden lane changing is allowed. Unless road signs
or markings indicate otherwise, choosing the left-hand lane when going
to the left, the right-hand lane when going to the right and the most
appropriate lane when going straight ahead while remembering that
traffic could be passing on both sides.
Speed Limits on different roads
We need to ensure that the commuters comply with the maximum speed
limits or any special speed limit fixed for their vehicle and that they drive
slowly in residential areas. In some roads there are features such as road
humps and narrowing intended to slow them down. They must remember by
heart the maximum speed limits as provided in law for various roads and
should never exceed the posted speed limit. Where speed limit is not
specified they must not exceed the limit mentioned in figure given below. Brain storming

Maximum Permissible Speed Limits

Type of-Highways Maximum Kilo- Minimum Kilometer Per

meter Per Hour Hour 10 Min

(A) Rural Highways:

Primary Upto120 65

Secondary 100 ——

Tertiary 80 ——

(B) Urban Highways

Primary 100 50

Secondary 80

Residential Street 50 ——

(C) Near mosque, 40

school and hospitals
Maximum Permissible Speed Limits On Motorways
For LTVs__________120 K.M P/H
For HTVs__________100 K.M P/H
On Slip Ways of Motorway________ 50 K.M P/H

Advantages of reducing Speed Limits on Motorways

We need to impress upon the commuters the advantages of reducing
speed limits on highways and motorways. This is a fact that lower
speed limits on motorways are generally associated with road safety.
But several European countries are now debating whether they also 10 Min
benefit the environment and, if so, how much. There is no simple way
of measuring the environment benefits of lower speed limits but several
factors clearly play a key role. The theory is very simple.
1. Lower speed limits on motorways reduce fuel consumption and
Pictures of all
pollutant emissions, particularly for passenger cars. Assuming smooth
three road signs
driving (little acceleration and braking), current technology passenger
cars and total compliance with speed limits, it is estimated that cutting
the motorway speed limits from 120 to 110 km per hour would reduce
fuel consumption by 12% for diesel cars and 18% for gasoline cars.
2. Reducing actual driving speed can result in significant noise reduction.
3. Reducing the speed will also contribute to road safety and improved air
quality.
Effects of Over speeding
The commuters must be sensitized to the following grave effects of over
Brain Storming
speeding.
 Over speeding is one of the major causes of Road Accidents.
 Priceless lives of the commuters are lost.
 In case of one person’s death, the whole family of the deceased suffers
rest of their life.
 In some cases, the commuters acquire such injuries that come to an end 10 Min
to their permanent disability.
 Precious properties of the commuters are damaged.
 In some cases, roads are blocked on account of accidents which bring
out traffic jams.
 Over speeding & reckless driving also causes mental anxiety to other
What are the
motorists.
maximum speed
limits on
Prohibition of Driving under Drugs influence and Dangerous national high
ways?
Driving
The commuters should be clearly instructed that driving under the
influence of drinking or drugs and dangerous driving is strictly
prohibited. And they are also not allowed to involve in race competition
with other drivers.

Instructions Related to Vehicle Lights and Horn

The motorists should also be sensitized about the following:
 All lights of the vehicles should be in working condition.
 Head light must be on half an hour after the sunset. Brain Storming
 Hazard warning lights must be used when your vehicle is stopped to
10 Min
warn that it is temporarily obstructing traffic.
 When their vehicle is moving, they are allowed to use horn only if
they need to warn other road users.
 They must not use their horn:
o Between 11:30 P.M and 7:00 A.M in a built up area
o When their vehicles are stationary, unless moving a vehicle
poses a danger
Prohibition of Wrong Parking of Vehicles
The motorists must clearly be instructed that wherever possible, pull
off the road on to an area provided for parking. If they have to stop on the
road, they should stop as close as they can to the side. They need to leave
plenty of room when parking next to or behind a vehicle displaying a
disabled person's badge. Before they or their passengers open a door, they
should make sure it will not hit anyone passing on the road or pavement or
force them to swerve; watching out particularly for pedestrians, cyclists
and motorcyclists. It is safer for them and their passengers (especially
children) to get out on the side next to the kerb. They must switch off the
engine and headlights. Before leaving the vehicle and ensure that the
handbrake is on firmly. They always should lock their vehicle.

They MUST NOT stop or park on:

 The carriageway of a motorway

 A pedestrian crossing, including the area marked
 By the zigzag lines
 A Clearway
 A road marked with double white lines even if one of the
lines is broken, except to pick up or set down passengers;
 A bus or cycle lane.
5 Min
They MUST NOT park at night facing against the direction
of the traffic flow.

Confirmatory Questions
1) What are the maximum speed limits on motorways?
2) What is dangerous driving and why it should be avoided?
3) What are the instructions about vehicle lights and parking?
4) What are the advantages of reducing speed limits on motorways?
5) Why is it important to stay within the speed limits?

Conclusion
In today`s lesson we discussed about lane discipline, speed limits on national
highways and motorways, advantages of reducing speed limits, effects of
over speeding and dangerous driving as well as parking rules. 5 Min

Do you have any question regarding today’s lesson?

10 Min