Road Safety Initiatives 22052011

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Ashutosh AtrayRoad Safety ConsultantAce Driving & Road Safety Education Pvt Ltd.,

Navi Mumbai 400703Tel : 022 27822475, 9920276433


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Road safety is a major concern globally. With 1.2

Mn fatalities it requires major focus.

India has poor track record as far as road safety

is concerned with 1.3 lac fatalities & 5.5 lacgrievous injuries in a year.

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra & UP

lead with more than 12000 fatalities in a year.

Rajasthan also record approx. 9000 fatalities in ayear.

The concern is growing.

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Age Group (in years) Approx. Number (no in

lacs)

% of driversLess than 25 73 22.67%26 to 40 124 38.50%41 to 55 87 27.02%55 & above 38 11.81%Total 322 100%

Approx. 50% of the drivers are 35 years old or less.

Approx. 12.5 Lac young drivers are added every yearon Indian roads

The rate of fatalities of young drivers in relatively

higher than other drivers in India.

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For ExampleAttitude of the Driver about Speed


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Rebellious attitude

Me First Syndrome

Poor trip planning

Right of road useAssumption of mistakes of other road user

No knowledge of defensive driving

Ignorance about vehicle maintenance &

roadworthiness


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Driving at a faster speed.Lane cutting/ Changing lanes frequentlyOvertaking from wrong sideWaiving/ yelling /showing displeasure while

driving.Not focusing on road while driving.Over confident/ Tentative

Use of Mobile

Drunken Driving Honking Not wearing seat belts/ helmet

Disregarding the traffic rules & road signs


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Breaks the rules or at least be a follower

while braking the rules.

Believes in super natural power & luck

Willing to break rules at will but is unhappy

when someone else does so.


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Office Airport

Home Railway Station

Market Long Drive

Mall Friends

School/ College Shopping

Buy vegetables Ice Cream

Hotel & restaurants Business Meetings

Movies Long Drive

Business Associates Just Moving


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Office Airport

Home Railway Station

Minor Shopping Long Drive

Mall Friends or relatives

School/ College Shopping

Buy vegetables Ice Cream

Hotel & restaurants Off Site Meeting

Movies Long Drive

Business Associates Marriage & Party

About 70% of destinations are such where minor time difference

will NOT make a difference.


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Make the driving training mandatory in all the

educational institutions. Defensive Driving curriculum

should be part of syllabus for secondary education.

Start state of art driving academy. Impart defensive driving lessons at the time of

license renewal.

Think differently to groom new drivers.

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To work in the field of Implementation of Road rules

Traffic management

Transportation/ traffic analysis Research & development to minimise the roadcrashes

Planning & commission of various projects related toroad development & safety

Development of road safety manual & variouspublications various other related subjects.

Work as conduit for implementation of standards fordriving schools.

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Institute can offer various courses like certification/ diploma in

Traffic management, Road safety audits & safe driving

initiatives. There could be a huge requirements of such

consultants in upcoming infrastructure projects & corporate

sector. Even doctoral programs should be provided. Diploma / Certification in Intelligent Transport Systems.

The programs & courses should be supported by Transport

Department.

Work with Driving schools to upgrade the driving skills & road

safety knowledge. Work on improving the driving attitude.This is in line with world wide drivers development initiatives.

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Systematic approach to handle road safety on priority.

Can channelize the resources effectively.

Creation of road safety professionals having huge

requirements various infrastructure projects

Work as single point for all road safety programs &

initiatives.

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Requirements: Experienced faculty to handle the young drivers

effectively

Classrooms Test Track with variable situations

Library having publications & driving literature

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Night driving precautions Monsoon driving Highway driving & dangers Various types of accidents & ways to avoid themAnticipation & concentration Right of way Following rules & regulations while driving Correct driving technique Vehicle knowledge. Handling the controls effectively.On the road & the effects of such driving mistakesshould be highlighted to inculcate correct habits.( supported by Presentation & AV)

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There are many aspects of on road assessmentwhich we must explain. For example: Correct use of indicators/ signals

Following the road signs & markings

Anticipation & Concentration

Synchronization

Vision movement

Parking & reversing

Road rage symptoms Use of rear view mirrors

Speed w.r.t traffic, lane driving

Correct overtaking

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All classes of drivers should be allowed for thisprogram. 2W, Car, Heavy drivers ( after ObtainingLight Motor license) should be covered separately.

The duration of the program should include minimum40 Hrs of classroom & 20 Hrs of on road training indifferent conditions. If the performance is notsatisfactory, the training schedule can be extendedaccordingly.

The driving schools opting for these programs must beincentivized for providing the training.

The driving school should be responsible for the onroad performance of the applicant who has passed out.

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Final written test ( to understand the knowledge about

the road rules, regulations & other finer aspects) should

be conducted by the institute in tandem with Transport

Department

Virtaul test on a computer with selection of questions ona random basis to avoid any malpractice/ cheating. The

test should generate the certificate automatically.

Performance of the candidate should be closely

monitored. The deficiencies should be captured toidentify the improvement areas.

Unsuccessful participants should be asked to reappear

the test in the specific areas where the score is not upto

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The test conducted should be in camera observation.

A comprehensive format should be developed for on road

performance test.

The deficiencies observed should be tabled to

understand & evaluate the performance of theparticipant.

If the performance is poor/ below the cut off , the

participant should be asked to re appear in the on road

class & later on in the test. Detailed modalities are available & can be worked out

with mutual consultation.

License should be issued by the competent authority only

after the certificates of success in classroom & on road

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The training cost for such program could be as high as

Rs. 10000 per head, a part can be subsidized by levying

fuel surcharge or insurance premium.

The program require proper classrooms, suitable

vehicles for on road test & most importantly qualityinstructors to run these programs.

The program needs proper mentoring, follow up & data

collation from the transport department.

The driving training academy could be the focal point fordeveloping such schools & grade their performance. ( a

la coaching classes)

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Young drivers will know the right driving technique at the

formative stage & most importantly will help in developing

right driving attitude

The participant will value the training as they have

actually toiled for mastering the driving technique. Help participant to understand some of the underrated

topics like anticipation, 2 second rule, blind spots, M S M

rule, knowledge, right of road use, identification of

hazards & use of road signs & markings etc., which aregenerally overlooked currently.

Knowledge of vehicle check, maintenance &

roadworthiness are also understood during the program.

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Insurance premium can be linked to such trainingprograms

A fund can be allocated to run & fund these schoolswhich needs initial support.

If the granting of the license can be linked toperformance of the participants in these schools, the onroad performance should improve with every passingyear.

Drivers for license renewal can also participate in the

similar program.

The initiative to upgarde the driving skills is long overdue & somewhere it has to be taken up from scratch.

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Fatality rate must reduce as the

quality of driving has beenupgraded.


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