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Road Safety: Caring for Each Other

 

When we talk about caring, we often think about looking out for others. But when it comes to road safety, do we ever stop to consider how both drivers and pedestrians should care for each other?

We usually assume that a responsible driver will drive cautiously. But what about the pedestrian crossing the road? Do they always consider whether the driver can stop in time? If a vehicle suddenly has to brake, does the pedestrian ever think about the driver’s struggle to control the car? Understanding this perspective could help prevent many accidents.


Let’s take an example from Formula One racing. These drivers handle high-speed cars with extreme precision, but their skills don’t develop overnight. From a young age, they are trained on tracks, learning when to speed up, when to slow down, and how to react in critical moments. Now, compare this to everyday road users. How many people truly understand what a driver goes through?

A pedestrian often sees a green signal for vehicles but still steps onto the road, expecting the driver to stop. The driver, who has the legal right of way, must suddenly brake—often putting themselves and others at risk. Yet, if an accident happens, society is quick to blame the driver without considering whether the pedestrian acted responsibly.

This highlights a bigger issue: pedestrians also need education on road safety. We teach children rhymes and stories in school, but why not include real-world lessons on traffic awareness? If they learn early on about the difficulties drivers face, they might think twice before recklessly crossing the road, walking on the wrong side, or stepping onto the street while distracted.

Many pedestrians don’t realize that a driver trying to save them might end up risking their own life—or causing another accident in the process. Yet, in the heat of the moment, people assume the driver was at fault, vandalize vehicles, and even attack them, without understanding what truly happened.

Road safety should not be one-sided. It must be a two-way responsibility. Just as drivers must be careful about pedestrians, pedestrians must also be aware of drivers. If we can shift this mindset through education, we can create safer roads for everyone.

It will take time, but the change must start now.

Let’s teach both drivers and pedestrians to care for each other—because true road safety is a shared responsibility.



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