In today’s world, transportation and
the road have become integral parts of our lives. They have minimised the
distance but increased the risk of death. Road traffic accidents have risen to
the top ten causes of death worldwide. Every year, road accidents result in the
loss of lakhs of lives and serious injuries to crores of people in India.
According to the Ministry of Road Safety,
Transport, and Highways, eighty thousand people are killed in road crashes
every year in India, which is 13% of total road fatalities all over the world.
Almost 80% of the people who die in these accidents are in the age group of
18–35, which is the young population of India. Raising road safety awareness in
the young population helps them to understand the causes of road deaths,
develop rational driving skills, and render road safety awareness.
Major Reasons for Road
Fatalities in India
Daily road accidents have become the major cause of death in
India. Road fatalities can be caused by several factors, including:
Speeding: Over speeding is one of the
leading causes of traffic injuries and deaths; in India, 75% of road accidents
take place due to over speeding.
Drunk driving: Driving under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or psychoactive substances increases the risk of road
fatalities and accidents that result in serious injuries or death.
Non-use of Seat Belts and
Motorcycle Helmets: People demonstrate carelessness while driving by failing to
wear seat belts and motorcycle helmets.
Reckless Driving: A lot of youth engage in
dangerous driving behaviours while driving, such as running a red light,
tailgating, and making sudden lane changes that result in road accidents.
Distracted Driving: Distraction by mobile phones
is one of the growing reasons that lead to impaired driving. Eating or
talking with others, are a few other reasons for distracted driving that cause
serious road accidents.
Unsafe Road Infrastructure: The designs of roads have a
considerable impact on road safety. Poor design of roads, inadequate lighting,
and a lack of proper signage contribute a lot to road fatalities.
Unsafe Vehicles: Safe vehicles play an
important role in reducing the likelihood of serious injuries and averting
crashes. Mechanical problems with vehicles, such as tire blowouts and brake
failures, can cause road fatalities.
Importance of Road Safety Awareness in Youth People
Young people are more likely to engage in risky behaviour while
driving that increases the chances of involving in road accidents. Awareness
about road safety in young population is important because they are at a
crucial stage of their physical and mental development. Road accidents Road safety awareness in young people
helps them to develop responsible and safe behaviour while driving, reduces the
number of accidents and save lives. Creating a culture of road safety among
young population delivers a ripple effect and inspire a wide range of community
to adopt road safety behaviour.
Our Efforts to Promote Driving Skills and
Road Safety Awareness in Youth Population
Akhilesh Srivastava, a well-known technology
leader, an eloquent speaker, and a bestselling author, is committed to reducing
road fatalities in India by 50% by 2025. Recently, he started a road safety
course in Pune to educate the youth population about road safety and promote
safe driving skills.
A Driving Skills and Road
Safety Awareness Course in India is such an innovative way to create road safety awareness in India. Any
student can enroll in the course, which was started by the G. H. Raisoni College
of Engineering and Management, Pune, in association with the Pune RTO and
Driving Schools' Association.
In this course, students will learn about safe roads and
roadsides, safe speeds, safe vehicles, and safe road users to eliminate road
fatalities. They will learn to use GPS tracking along with analytical data
applications like the HUMSAFER mobile app, telematics, and other latest
technologies that people have to adopt to make the Indian transport system
safer.
Road fatalities can be reduced in India by educating young
people about safe driving practices and the dangers of reckless behaviour on
the roads. Road safety awareness can help instill good driving habits in young
people, which will serve them well throughout their lives. Mr. Akhilesh
Srivastava has taken a step towards making Indian youths well aware about road
safety and safe driving skills for the first time in India. He believes that
because young people understand the importance of road safety, they are more likely to
promote these values within their communities, leading to safer roads for
everyone.
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