We are all pedestrians. Walking is a basic
and common mode of transport and no matter short or long trip, every trip
begins and ends with walking. However, majority of road users, especially
pedestrians did not aware of their behaviours and attitude are putting their
lives in danger on the busy roads.
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Soruce: Google Image - Pedestrian
Attitude of road users is the main concern of
Promise Me Road Safety Campaign. Promise Me Campaign is not only aim to create
awareness of road safety, also to increase road users’ knowledge and encourage behaviour
and attitude change in terms of their irresponsible road user’s act.
The pictures below are an Safe Cycling Campaign
conducted by DDB Singapore & media agency OMD which related to attitude of a road user:
Source: https://www.behance.net/gallery/8075811/Safe-Cycling-Campaign
According to The Star online,
Malaysia was ranked among the top 25 most dangerous countries for road users,
with 30 fatalities per 100,000 individuals, and Malaysia has 17th
most dangerous road in the world.
Roads here are not only a
nightmare to drive on with all the potholes, they can be deadly too with huge
lorries competing for space with smaller vehicles. “The rider did not realise
the pothole was there and suddenly had to brake, causing him to fall and injure
his knees,” Zulkifli said.
- See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/fix-dangerous-klang-roads-says-mp#sthash.BXkVmQAw.dpuf
Therefore, pedestrians
should be more alert and have better knowledge of pedestrian’s safety to
prevent kill or injuries in a traffic crash.
What situations increased walking can lead to
increased risk of road traffic crashes and injury?
People who:
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Using mobile phone
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Using iPod or MP3 player
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Do not using traffic signals
and crosswalks
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Difficult to see on the
roads
Here are few photos Promise Me Campaign would
like to share:
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| Promise Me Pre-event, Road Block + Crossing Guard |
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| Promise Me volunteer "cops" are maintaining order at College's canteen 2 area. |
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| Be focus while on the road, and stay ALERT to traffic. |
Also, some worth seeing photos from Online:
Source: http://www.global-traffic.net/road/who-road-safety-posters/ & http://www.srpwestmercia.org.uk/dying-to-hear-that-track/
How can pedestrians help prevent injuries and deaths from
motor vehicle crashes?
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Pedestrians should increase their visibility
at night by carrying a flashlight when walking and by wearing retro-reflective
clothing or lightly colour cloth that makes them much more visible.
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Pedestrians should cross the street by using
designated crosswalk or intersection and traffic signals.
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It is much safer to walk on a sidewalk, but
if a sidewalk is not available, pedestrians should walk on the shoulder and
facing traffic.
There are More TIPS on how to keep yourself safe while on the road OR more information about bad attitudes of Malaysian road users YOU can learn from Promise Me.
It's time to update your knowledge about road safety, learn more Road Safety TIPS from:
https://www.facebook.com/promisemebecarefulbehome?fref=ts
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Tunku Abdul Rahman University College,
Canteen 2,
29th - 31st July 2015,
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lisa Yeoh Shu Min
14WHR10325
M3RPR5
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