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This document provides information on road and vehicular safety. It discusses the different categories of road users including pedestrians, motorists, motorcyclists, and cyclists. It outlines speed limits in different zones and highlights distracted driving behaviors like texting. The document also discusses motorcycle safety factors such as human error, environmental dangers, and mechanical faults. It emphasizes the importance of wearing a helmet and protective gear on a motorcycle to avoid common injuries. Defensive driving tips are also presented.

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Secondary School Presentation

This document provides information on road and vehicular safety. It discusses the different categories of road users including pedestrians, motorists, motorcyclists, and cyclists. It outlines speed limits in different zones and highlights distracted driving behaviors like texting. The document also discusses motorcycle safety factors such as human error, environmental dangers, and mechanical faults. It emphasizes the importance of wearing a helmet and protective gear on a motorcycle to avoid common injuries. Defensive driving tips are also presented.

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Road and Vehicular Safety Presentation

Dontae Matthews
Education and Information Officer
CATEGORIES OF ROAD USERS
• PEDESTRIANS
• PASSENGERS (Private Motor Vehicle Passengers, Public
Passengers, Commercial Passengers)
• MOTORISTS (Private Motor Vehicle Drivers, PPV Drivers,
Commercial
Motor Vehicle Drivers)
• MOTORCYCLISTS
• PILLION PASSENGERS
• PEDAL CYCLISTS
• DISABLED ROAD USERS
SPEED LIMITS
• SCHOOL ZONES OPEN
ROADS/HIGHWAYS/MAI
N ROADS

• TOWNS AND CITIES:

PJ PATTERSON
HIGHWAY (HIGHWAY
2000)
Road Safety Unit Ministry of Transport and Mining

Distracted Driving
• Texting
• Dialing numbers on cell
• Watching a movie
• Engrossed in a conversation
• Eating
• Applying make-up
Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle Safety Factors
HUMAN ERROR

ENVIRONMENTAL DANGER

MECHANICAL FAULT
HUMAN ERROR
The motorcycle is the most dangerous vehicle to operate.
• it is 10 to 20 times more dangerous than operating a car.

95 % of motorcycle fatal crashes are attributable to human


error.
• Poor decisions by motorcyclists; and/or
• Poor decisions by other road users

Other 5%- Poor Roads/ Mechanical failure


HUMAN ERROR

WhatsApp Video 2021-07-15 at 3.13.41 AM (1).mp4

Motorcycle clip on Oxford Road, St. Andrew


HUMAN ERROR
• Motorists should look for, and expect motorcycles to
be present in the traffic mix.

• If operating a motorcycle, don`t expect other


motorists to see you...they very often do not.
BAD BEHAVIOUR
• SPEEDING
• DON’T STAY IN OUR LANES ( LANE SPLITTING)
• DOING STUNTS e.g. WHEELIES
• DON’T STOP AT STOP SIGNS OR TRAFFIC
SIGNALS
• Following too closely behind another vehicle
BLIND SPOT
An area behind or beside a vehicle that is not observed through the
rear view mirror.
CARELESS & DANGEROUS
MOTORCYCLE DRIVING
This is a Blast !!!! (@this_is_a_blast) • Instagram photos and videos - Google Chrome 2022-01-14 09-14-56.mp4
ENVIRONMENTAL DANGERS

1. Wet roads
2. Gravel
3. Potholes
4. Conceal Entrances
5. Deep bends- Winding Roads
6. High Traffic areas
7. No Road Markings
8. Trees obstructing view
Approved Helmets
Always Wear A Helmet

motor cyclist final 2.mp4


Gloves

Motorcycle boots
Shin & Knee/ Shin
Pads

Motorcycle Body Armor

Elbow Pads & Wrist


Guard
Common Motorcycle Injuries

This rider was wearing


slippers
No Wrist Guard
No Shin Guard
Motorcycle Safety Tips
• Find Certified Driving School and Instructor

• Study and learn the Road Code


• Get your Provisional Driver’s Licence
• Always wear a helmet and protective gear - you and
your pillion passenger.

• Travel at a safe speed for the road and conditions.


• Be alert while driving on the roads.
Road Code: Motorcycle Tips

• Obey traffic lights, signals, and warning signs.

• Share the road safely with other road users.

• Stay sober and drug-free behind the wheel, and


ensure others do the same.
Defensive Driving
Drivers must:
• Look out for potential hazards and changes in
driving or road conditions.
• Anticipate potentially dangerous situations caused
by other road users.
• Make safe, well-informed decisions while behind
the wheel.
Defensive Driving Principles
PLAN Deciding destination points before hand and
route to take.
OBSERVE Keeping a watchful eye on the actions of
other road users and the environment
generally.
ANTICIPATE Expecting the unexpected and not being
taken by surprise
CONTROL/ Maintaining complete and proper guiding
ACT influence on the vehicle to avoid a collision.
ROAD SIGNS
ROUND-A-BOUT AHEAD PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

SCHOOL ZONE
NO PARKING

CHEVRON SIGN CAUTION


(Approaching bend/curve)
SILENT
NO ENTRY ZONE

SLIPPERY WHEN NO OVERTAKING


WET

SPEED LIMIT
NO U TURN FOR SCHOOL
ZONES
NARROW BRIDGE JUNCTION WINDING ROAD
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@roadsafetyunit

@roadsafetyunit

@roadsafetyja
Thank you for listening!

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