The document discusses various traffic rules and signs, emphasizing the importance of following traffic rules to prevent accidents. It provides steps that can be taken to reduce road accidents such as stricter enforcement of speed limits, higher penalties for violations, and mandatory safety features on vehicles. Obeying traffic signs, signals, and directions from enforcement is important. Not adhering to rules can lead to problems and license suspension.

1. Want to avoid all this

2. would you still regard “road accidents” as unfortunate mischance or an inevitable accompaniment

3. 75% of accidents are caused because of not following traffic rules.

4. You know the Gravity of the situation

5. There are traffic rules that say where, when and how fast you can drive. These rules help to keep traffic moving safely.

6. Rules of the road include traffic controls, lane controls, right of-way laws, and parking rules.

7. Traffic signs tell you about traffic rules, hazards, where you are, how to get where you are going, and where services are located. The shape and color of these signs give clues to the type of information they provide.

8. Traffic controls include traffic signals, traffic signs and pavement markings. Traffic control also can be provided by law enforcement, highway personnel or school crossing guards. You must obey directions from these persons.

9. Come to a full stop at an intersection controlled by this sign. Stop at the marked stop line or before entering the crosswalk or before your vehicle enters the intersection. Let other vehicles or pedestrians pass if they are in your path. You must stop at the STOP sign

10. T-Intersection Ahead You mustn’t go straight ahead. You must prepare to turn right or left

11. Sound These signs are used on roads with higher speeds. You must be ready for an intersection and a stop light.

12. • Most important method to bring down accidents is strict enforcement of speed limits. 90 % of accidents can be avoided by strict enforcement of speed limits. • Heavy Penalty should be imposed on ALL those who cross speed limits. If this is strictly implemented, nobody will dare to go at high speed. • Existing speed limits should be brought down further. • Heavy penalty should be imposed for those who cause accidents. • Tamper proof speed controllers should be made mandatory for all heavy vehicles. New heavy vehicles should have built in tamper proof speed controllers. • Two wheeler manufacturers should be asked to design two wheelers with a designed maximum possible speed of (say) 50/60 kmph. Steps to be taken for Preventing Road Accidents

13. • Diving tests for issue of Driving license is to be made more stringent and foolproof. • Lower age limit for two wheeler and Heavy Vehicle license should be raised to 21. • Helmet should be made compulsory by law in all countries, OR impose a lower speed limit for those who do not use helmet. Issue of Helmet should be made mandatory with the sale of each two wheeler. • Helmet should be made compulsory for back seat riders also. • Ensure that all Helmet users are fixing the Chinstrap of Helmet. Otherwise it will not help during an accident. • Ensure that ONLY good quality Helmets that meet standard specifications are available in the market. • Existing traffic rules should be strictly enforced. CONTD....

15. There is another road ahead which crosses the road you are on. You must watch carefully for cross traffic in your path.

16. Road ahead curves gradually to the right. You must be prepared for the change in direction.

18. You mustn’t turn right

19. You mustn’t U turn

20. Not Following Traffic rules can lead to many big problems like these..

21. You must go only one direction

22. You mustn’t park here.

23. Think Again! Someone is waiting at home

24. Passengers must wear seatbelt

25. You must stop and wait at the red light.

26. You must slow down and be careful at the yellow light

27. Go, but only when the intersectionis clear. You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection.

28. A: I’m in a big trouble! B: Oh, Jack. What’s the matter? A: I was caught by the police officer and got my driver’s license. B: Why? What happened?

29. 1) What is Jack’s problem? 2) Why did the police officer get his driver’s license? 3) What do you think is the best thing Jack must do?

30. Jack”s problem can be solved when he follows traffic rules.

31. A: I didn’t notice the “No Parking” sign next to where I parked my car. B: Ohh!! Does your mom know about this? A: No. What am I going to do? B: Just relax and think. I am sleeping.