Save CEBU’s Trees 4: Road Safety & Courtesy Solutions
ROAD SAFETY & COURTESY
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Drunk driving*, dangerous driving and road rage are extreme examples of disrespectful driving, but the more common discourtesies that drivers can lapse into – such as slow driving, failure to indicate, or not allowing enough following distance – also lead to crashes.
*For those who think that it’s ok to drink and drive, i beg you to please take a moment to read the story of JACQUI. (watch a video of Jacqui’s story)
Read this: UN Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020
MORE COURTESY WILL MAKE OUR ROADS SAFER
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Did you know? Bad overtaking is ranked the worst driver behaviour
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1. Society must accept that bad manners and careless behaviour are a major cause of road accidents. More courtesy and care from road users will help improve road safety and reduce the number of road accidents.
2. Courtesy on the road also involves recognising and accepting some responsibility for the actions of fellow road users. It is about being forgiving and making allowances, recognising that you will benefit when this goodwill is reciprocated.
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3. More education is needed to emphasize the importance of individual behaviour and personal responsibility on the road.
For example:
a) guidance on how to overtake other vehicles safely
b) education on the fact that stress and fatigue can reduce concentration and tolerance, & increase the risk of being involved in a crash
Here are the top driving annoyances:
- Bad overtaking
- Slow drivers
- Tailgating
- Aggressive driving
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Congestion
- Narrow roads
- Uneven surfaces
- Roadside hazards
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ROAD COURTESY Reminders
for Singaporean Drivers
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| “None for the road” sticker Order from peace project |
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| “How to Share the Road” Bicycle Coaliton of Maine Image Source Check this out: “Sharing the Road: Safety Tips for Bicyclists and Motorists”
California DMV has dedicated a page to the rights and responsibilites of bicyclists and motorists as we share the road. With a clear emphasis on safety, it openly states that the goal of sharing this critical information is to reduce death and injury from bike and car accidents.
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| “3 Feet to Pass” Bicycle Colorado |
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| Look! Before Opening Your Door |
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| “You are NOT that Talented. Hang up the Phone & Drive!” Check out the collection of ‘Driving with cellphone’ bumper stickers on ZAZZLE Here are some of my favourites: “Help save lives, don’t text and drive.” “Hang Up and Drive” “On the Phone or On The Road? Choose one.” “Drive now. Talk later.” |
ROAD COURTESY- PASS IT ON!
Singapore Road Courtesy Campaign
Safe Road Sharing Campaign
of the League of Illinois Bicyclists
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
A Road Safety Campaign, RSA Ireland
IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS AND SIGNALS
A Road Safety Educational Video for Children by Greenlight Animation
Check out their special educational video series about Road Safety & Traffic Security
“IGNORING THE RULES
PUTS US ALL AT RISK”
A Road Safety Campaign of the Royal Gibraltar Police
“BE SMART…”
Road Safety Campaign of Lafarge
ROAD RAGE
Road Safety Campaign -Chinese
TEXTING AND DRIVING
Road Safety Campaign of South Dakota Highway Safety
WARNING: graphic content! (not suitable for children)
“The moment you know they’re driving,
kill the conversation!”
from MotorTorque, UK
WARNING: graphic content! (not suitable for children)
“Respect Everyone’s Journey”
“Just because you use the road, doesn’t mean you own it”
Road Safety Campaign, Northern Ireland
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| Natural Canopy created by the Majestic Mature Trees of Cebu’s Naga-San Fernando-Carcar Greenway |
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