National Road Safety Week is celebrated every year from 11 to 17 January to prevent ever-increasing road accidents. The main objective of celebrating Road Safety Week is to make people understand the importance of road safety. This week is to make people understand what is our responsibility regarding road safety and how we should stay safe on the road. During Road Safety Week, various programs are organized at various places to spread the importance of road safety to the people.

Talking about its history, National Road Safety Week was celebrated for the first time in the year 1989. The National Road Safety Policy recommended by the Sundar Committee was approved on March 15, 2010, after which it is celebrated every year to increase people's awareness about traffic rules. In this sequence, the theme of National Road Safety Week this year is, “Become a Road Safety Hero”.

That means this year the emphasis will be on increasing road safety and helping people after accidents. In Road Safety Week, everyone is made aware of those traffic rules that everyone needs to know. Following are some of its rules.

Follow traffic rules
Follow the traffic rules completely while walking on the road. Follow the road signs properly so that no accident happens to you. These signals include signals, zebra crossings, and traffic lights.

Maintain proper distance from vehicles
Maintain a safe distance for vehicles while crossing the road. This will ensure that the vehicle does not cause any harm to you.

Pay attention to the direction
Always walk on the right side while crossing the road. Along with this, also keep an eye on the direction of traffic, so that an accident does not happen.

Drivers should keep this in mind
If you are riding a bike, wear a helmet and drivers should always wear seat belts.

Use of zebra crossing
If you are walking, always use zebra crossing. With the help of this, you will stay away from accidents.

Cross the road carefully
Always be careful while crossing the road. Take special care of nearby vehicles and traffic lights.
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