Do you have a Road Safety Week on every year in your place?

Hello Mimpi, How are you dear? You were so busy? Nice to see you back here in mylot. Somebody told me that Mumbai is doing much better than Delhi incase of traffic rules. They never allow lane changing whenever you think so the flow of traffic is good in that place. I have never visited Mumbai but had an aerial view in last December. I traveled through Mumbai in train too but never had an opportunity travel on road. Here I have seen the personnel are more careful if there is any special occasion, for e.g., on New Year eve two personnel were there instead of one in road to control the traffic in each bus stop. Normally nobody seen….. Thank you so much Mimpi, have a nice time always

Hello thanks, I agree, the celebration is limited among the officials and those students who may represent their college for supporting the government. The main culprit is violations of rules. In Mumbai, I heard that rules are stricter than Delhi. Private buses are always blamed in Delhi for killing people and government is almost successful to ban the private buses in road. Now only limited buses are running which may also stop their services by the end of January. In my opinion, the drivers who are in road should obey the traffic rules and respect other passengers. It can do wonders but sadly nobody has the time for others and the ‘ego’ never allows them to do compromises in road. Thank you so much for sharing your views. Have a nice day.

The numbers of vehicles are increasing in day by day and the condition of road is not good in Kerala. I know very much about the situation in Kerala, over speeding is the number one problem secondly the bad conditions in road, thirdly there are many curves in roads and an over speeding vehicle can’t avoid the accidents in curves. Here in Delhi the roads are good now (Thanks to the Common Wealth Games). I have seen the roads in Kerala, my goodness, it will be better if it calls as canals or pools.(lol) and the competition in this road will definitely lead to accidents.

Hello, You are right. Assuming that such mass initiatives are mandatory. Mainly because, now the time has changed each and every day, things are getting changed. Earlier, some developments takes placed with 2-3 years and where as now it comes within 3-6 months. So, all sectors has its own improvements and developments radically and it started reflecting in our society. Comparatively, the number of vehicles on the roads has increased almost double within 3 years, and we can assume that still so many would come within 3-5 years and the roads will every occupy with vehicles. Also, out of the city areas, the vehicles are allowed only specified speeds and most of the vehicles runs with its maximum speed and which make chances for additional accidents at any time. Also, travelling at night times make more accident chances as the drivers may drunk or less sleep. Heavy vehicles on the high ways that are running inter-state transports meet so much of accidents at various places like hill sides, crossings, bridge areas and even in city areas also. Driver’s carelessness and inexperienced drivers also may lead to it. The other worst aspect is the competition among the bus drivers. I am not sure that you know the problems in Kerala. There are private and government owned buses and they are on the roads. The private buses have their competition and on the roads they make a lots of rule breaks and completion in running, overtaking, etc make a lots of accidents cases were reported. Now, the speed breakers and other systems were adopted within the vehicles. Still, while they are on the outer side, they will not take care of anything and major accidents and such things are common. It only self realization is the only solution to come out of it. As a governing authority, they cannot check or control each and every cases individually. So, common people should cooperate for the same and everyone’s contribution can make a major difference and this the way we need to achieve our common goals with cooperation and understanding. Thanks for your nice topic. Thank-s

Hello elitess, Thank you so much for the quick response. What about the rate of accidents in your place, it is increasing or decreasing. Once again thanks, and happy to interact with you after a long time.

Same here :) About the rate of accidents, well it depends on the season - winter and snow, or rainy days may increase the number of accidents, but i am sure this is something common in all places, not just here. i am trying to catch up with all my friends, i am more then halfway complete, but i just need to find more time (and inspiration for the rest left) For now i am answering the new topics, and with time i will get to the old ones as well :) hugs

I agree the weather is also playing an important role for causing accidents. In winter the poor visibility is the main problem here, I hope the snow fall is making a nuisance in some places. I am glad to know that you are trying to catch up with your friends. I know it is very difficult to go through the flow after a break in mylot. Have a nice time.

Hi angel, Yes, they should respect the pedestrians too. Many times I felt they are thinking that the pedestrians don’t have any right to use the road, drivers are cursing them and saying ‘use the over bridge which is far away, the crossing line for pedestrians is there and people are crossing, you see the same then why can’t you stop for a minute. Once the drivers said this infront of a traffic personnel and personnel told him to shut the mouth and wait there. Thank you so much and have a nice weekend.

They want to think about their convenience only, which is the main problem in road. Thank you so much angel, have a nice day to you.

Hiya sreekala, Yes they should be much more patient. Why don´t they use the Bridge that is a long way off too then. Aha I bet they would not. Four Wheels sometimes gives power to those kind of Drivers and they do not want to stop for anyone. I like what the Traffic Personnel said to the man perhaps he was going to tell him off in front of everyone. We all have a right to use the Road and the Crossings and they should learn that they also are Pedestrians at some time or another. See how they would feel if somebody did the same back to them. Have a nice weekend too Sree.

You are welcome Anand

Yes that slogan is quite true.. Persona may be an excellent driver but due to other's mistakes worse situation can arise. Thats a really good step to put such slogans and other boards on roads. This is surely a positive and good step to avoid accidents.. Thanks for the info.

Hello bikerider, Your use name is apt for the topic. I agree with your points, the road should be fit, and the driver should own a valid driving license. I knew how people are getting driving license, many of them are getting through agents and never go for a test. Drink and drive is usual seen in the night and heavy vehicles are allowed after 11 pm and drivers are very rude due to drunk and they hit mercilessly many bike riders and never stop the vehicle. I think every individual should consider it as their responsibility to avoid the accident cases in road.

True

without that the accidents will not stop

Hi dear, How are you According to your opinion a road safety week celebration is good, that is what I understand from your reply. Spreading awareness among students and take part by them in the competition is good. I think the students are learning about the rules in road from the play school. It is nice to teach the kids good things but they are watching the adults and more chances are there to imitate the adults than making practicable what they learnt in lessons. Thank you so much for your reply. Take care and have an excellent time.

Hello Deepak, I am fine. Have I said that celebrating road safety week is harmful? I don't think. But I said that I am not sure about the ‘usefulness’. Spreading awareness is good. Good to know that you are always taking precaution and giving importance to pedestrians too. Thank you so much and have a nice day.

Hello aprilsong, That is great, to give 'safety bonus' to encourage people to avoid accidents. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice time.

Hello Sham, You know what I felt after reading your opinion, instead of celebrating the ‘road safety week’ in Kerala the government should take immediate steps to make the road fit for travel. I think it will be help in a great way to avoid or reduce the accidents. This is the first step they should take in the time of celebration of a road safety week. I agree the heavy rain have an important role in destroying the road upto certain extent. This year the state received more rain than expected. The government should consider this aspect too when doing road maintenance and give strict instructions to the contractors too.

Hi salonga, Yes, innocents and they may be the only breadwinner in the family. Two months ago a 21 year old boy killed in road and he was the only breadwinner in his family. After leaving home for work on his bike, within five minutes he got killed in road, just imagine the members of his family. Life is really uncertain.

Hi dear, True dear, there won't be any difference. The government wanted to show off as they are doing something to make sure about the safety of people in road. The drivers should take care of themselves and do take care of their fellow traveler too, then something will be possible. But sadly many are not bothered about the others and seem to be selfish. Thank you so much and have a nice time. Take care.

Hello Rajib, I agree the programs are for just a formality, not doing anything practically. In Delhi it is not better either. I agree more personnel are seen in road but violations are still going on. The private buses were the worst, now the government is banned major percentage of private buses and going to ban completely from the road by end of this month. Have a nice weekend.

Hello Sir, I agree with you, many are getting their driving license without learning the same. It adds the accident rates. Nobody can change the situation, it is a sad truth indeed.

Hi dear, Certainly, mobile phones are making many accidents. Avoiding the same on drive is a very simple thing but the benefit is really great. Sadly people are taking it very easily. Regarding the speed, in cities they are forcing to go slow due the traffic block but in villages the buses are running on competitive spirit and accidents are very common. Take care and have a nice day to you