Roads and vehicles are an everyday part of life for all of us. Either as a driver, a passenger, or as a pedestrian, we all must negotiate the road traffic environment on a daily basis.

We are especially vulnerable around vehicles and roads due to their size and capabilities. Be aware of the opportunities for people to become safer road-users. Walk down to the local shop for milk or the newspaper with your children on Sunday morning. Park the car and walk around to the sports ground, on the way explaining the observations and choices you make to get there safely. Talk about the importance of wearing seat belts and insist that everyone in the vehicle wears appropriate restraints. Point out rules of the road when driving. Always demonstrate responsible and safe behaviours when driving, or when a passenger and while walking anywhere around vehicles and roads.

Along with the benefits of road use, there are also challenges that we need to be aware of. Important Schemes administered by Road Safety are:

1. Publicity Programs
2. Grants-in-aid to Voluntary Organizations for organizing road safety programs
3. National Highway Accident Relief Service Scheme
4. Refresher Training to Heavy Vehicle Drivers in Unorganized Sector
5. Setting up of Model Driving Training school