Journey is an essential part of human life. People go to nearby places by means of land transport like cars, buses, scooters and cycles. Road safety means the safety journey of the people on the road. It is true that the traffic system of our country is not enough due to the enormous growth of population. Besides this, the number different kinds of vehicles are increasing at an alarming rate. Due to carelessness, many accidents occur on the main roads, national highways and the street of the cities. The people who are saved from death are either disabled or crippled.
At present, road safety is very much essential. In the crowded cities, the traffic system must be re-modernized. People must obey the golden rules of traffic. People walking on foot should cross the road at Zebra Crossing. The roads should be wide with humps at important places. The riders of the vehicles should drive the vehicle at an average speed. Disobedience to traffic rule should be seriously viewed.
Besides this, the drivers of heavy vehicles should not be intoxicated. They should drive the vehicles within their control. They should not talk with mobile phone while driving. The traffic police should be properly trained to control different vehicles according to the signal of traffic light. Children should be taught the safety rules on the road at the primary stage. Lastly, a general awareness should be made among the people that – ‘Better late than never’ for road safety.