Individuals and governments strive for road safety, no one can take an unsafe or unprepared road and put their life at risk. As a driver, if you don’t follow the rules of the road and safety precautions, how can you be sure that your life is not in danger?
Therefore, must take every precaution to ensure the safety and drivers in all situations and regions. so here are a few points that can help you build a solid mindset around the idea of road safety, which will finally lead us to achieve effective safety.
Who is responsible for road safety
To realize safety, one must protect the road, and the driver must follow the rules and safety means. We will explain how this is done:
- For roads: If a road fully equipped and prepared safely and conforms to international specifications, this makes it initially available for use. but this is not enough. We want to reach the level of safety. This is done by securing roads with systems designed and developed to place where accidents may occur. To clarify the road, and to alert drivers, thus enhancing road safety.
- For the driver: This is the most important part of road safety, as most of the responsibility depends on the driver. They must follow certain guidelines and safety rules for driving on the road.
Safety rules for the driver
Seat belt: It is the first thing to achieve safety for the driver. As it reduces deaths by 50% and injuries to passengers in the front seats.
The speed limit: There is a speed limit for drivers, and it varies from road to road. City speeds are different from highways, and the World Health Organization has published an article about what breaking the speed limit does to road safety.
Traffic lights and don’t distract: Traffic lights control and organize traffic. And if drivers don’t follow them, this can cause disasters. Especially if they are at high speeds.
Here are some tips should avoid while driving a car to achieve safety.
The importance of road safety
Following what leads to safety, it mainly serves to protect lives and property such as vehicles and roads. In addition, it is important to minimize the costs that a person or governments may have to pay due to accidents; from car repairs or treatment if a person injured. and the costs of repairing roads. It helps maintain the country’s economy.
Shawahad’s role in supporting road safety
Preparing roads with systems enhances road safety. Since Shawahid Industrial Roads Company is a pioneer in this field, it is always interested in providing all systems used in different places. They play their role with high efficiency in achieving safety. Therefore, it became the first supplier in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East for traffic safety systems.
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