Suggest a few steps to be taken by different sections of society for road safety.

Road safety has become a major issue in India as 5 out of 10 cases are related to road accidents. Few steps that are essential to be taken by different sections of society are as follows-

1. Walk on the foot path. If foot path is not available and the road is narrow, walk on the right side of the road watching the oncoming traffic.

2. Must use reflective clothing at night when walking outside built-up area.

3. Always carry a torch while walking at night time.

4. Do look for a safe place to cross and look left and right listen for traffic.

5. Let any traffic coming in either direction.

6. Walk briskly straight across the road when it is clear and continue to watch and listen for walking.

7. Use zebra Lines for crossing roads. 8. Don’t use the mobile in any form while walking/ crossing, i.e. either listening to songs.

9. Take the help of traffic police men while crossing the road.

10. Pedestrians’ do not walk on roads in the inebriated condition.