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1) Road safety education teaches people how to safely drive and cross roads to reduce accidents. It is essential given over 16,000 people died in road accidents in Saudi Arabia from 2018-2020. 2) There are basic road safety rules everyone should follow like not speeding, following traffic rules, not eating/drinking while driving, wearing a seatbelt, and not using phones while driving. 3) Factors that compromise road safety include reckless driver behavior, unauthorized/young drivers, and not wearing safety gear like helmets and seatbelts. Increased enforcement of traffic laws and education can help reduce accidents.

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Essay PYPyara S

1) Road safety education teaches people how to safely drive and cross roads to reduce accidents. It is essential given over 16,000 people died in road accidents in Saudi Arabia from 2018-2020. 2) There are basic road safety rules everyone should follow like not speeding, following traffic rules, not eating/drinking while driving, wearing a seatbelt, and not using phones while driving. 3) Factors that compromise road safety include reckless driver behavior, unauthorized/young drivers, and not wearing safety gear like helmets and seatbelts. Increased enforcement of traffic laws and education can help reduce accidents.

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Yara Saad Alshehri -202354950-

Road Safety Awareness

Nowdays , road and transport has become an integral part of everyone’s life , every human is a road user in one shape or the other , the distances now has
minimized , on the other hand , our life risk have increased. Every year we are shocked by the number of accidents on the road , so here comes the importance of
learning about how to be aware in the road

Road safety helps people to learn more about how to conduct themselves while driving or crossing roads , learning about the road safety will reduce the risk of
people getting involved in accidents , and the chances of accidents , injuries and damage of property are vastly reduced .

In Saudi Arabia itself about 16,000 people are killed in road traffic accident between (2018-2020), every human behind the wheel plays an important role in most
of the crashes . In most of the cases crashes occurs either due to carelessness or due to lack of road safety awareness of the road user. Road safety education
is as essential an any basic survival skills .

There is some rules for road safety and traffic awareness which everyone should know:

1-don’t cross the speed limit


2- always follow traffic rules
3-never eat and drink while driving
4- always keep discipline when you are walking in a lane
5-always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
6-always wear a seat belt
7-never use your phone while driving

Importance of road safety

Road safety is the prevention of road accidents by obeying the road safety rules and regulations. The most important factor of road safety is the need for skilful

and cautious driving so that passengers, pedestrians and drivers stay safe. Developing better roads is also important to avoid road accidents. When cars are

designed with speed in mind, they are more likely to be involved in a crash, so careful driving is very essential. Ensuring everyone is safe on the road is

important in keeping people’s lives safe from accidents. Driving is the standard way of transportation in today’s world. If someone injures themselves in a road

accident,\ it can be the result of not following the road safety measures. Hence, it is important to follow road safety rules and drive safely.

For instance, if it is raining or there is heavy fog or smog, the visibility of the driver will be hampered. It may result in pile-ups on the highway. Similarly, there are

other factors like rain that lead to hydroplaning. In this phenomenon, the vehicles that travel at high speed start to slide uncontrollably as the tires of the vehicle

push off the ground through a thin film of water present on the road.However, road safety rules can help us avoid all these dangerous situations easily. When

people follow the road safety rules rigorously and maintain their vehicles well, everyone can remain safe.

Most importantly, it is also essential to drive within the prescribed speed limits. Also, one must not use their mobile phone when driving a vehicle. Road safety is
of utmost importance to make sure that everyone remains safe and healthy.
To sum it up, everyone must follow the road rules. Do not drive at excessive speed and try to enhance the general awareness so risks of traffic accidents can be
reduced. One must also check the vehicle health regularly and its maintenance parts to eliminate any potential risks.

Factors That Compromise Road Safety and Counter Measures

There are a variety of factors that affect road security. Driving behavior, indifference to traffic laws; unruly behavior or negligence; road rage is just some of the
most significant factors that affect road safety. In this article, we will look at some of the major factors that lead to road accidents.

1)User's Behavior

A road is utilized by various users, including cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and motorists. A reckless driver endangers not only his life but also the lives of

others. Drivers who stray from an intersection, whether habitually or in a moment of recklessness, may cause death or injury to pedestrians or drivers.

Even a reckless pedestrian could cause harm to himself and other pedestrians. Unruly behavior should be handled with care to prevent it from happening again.
Inflicting hefty fines on drivers who jump signals and other similar violations can decrease the number of road accidents. Each individual should be made aware
of the road rules and be asked to follow them.

2) Unauthorized/Adolescent Drivers

The lack of experience in driving is the main reason behind the deaths of kids and teens of the age group of 15-25. In developing and underdeveloped countries,

licenses are granted to kids who are younger than the permissible age limit, in violation of laws. Drivers who are unauthorized and adolescents are generally

disruptive and risk not just their lives but also the lives of others. Teenagers tend to cross the speed limits and break traffic laws in the name of pleasure and

false praises. Make sure that kids around you understand that driving before the legal age is not just an offense, but it is dangerous as well. Make sure that any

driver under the age of 18 is reported to the police.

3) Avoiding Safety Gears

Not wearing helmets and safety belts result in the greatest number of causalities in road accidents. Many people either forget to wear safety gear or deliberately

do this without realizing it could make a difference in life and death.

Over 90% of the deaths from road accidents result from not wearing safety equipment such as a seat belt or helmet. Safety gear for vehicles is essential for road

safety and should be worn at all times. It is essential to increase awareness of the necessity of safety equipment and its importance in saving lives.

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