منتديات نادي الأمن والسلامة السعودي ـــ إشراف الأستاذ / أسامة بن محمد الجعوان

Road traffic injuries -- By: Osama Mohammed Al-Jaawan

Nearly 3 400 people die on the world's roads every day. Tens of millions of people are injured or disabled every year. Children, pedestrians, cyclists and older people

Road Safety Statistics -- By: Osama Mohammed Al-Jaawan

One way or another, accidents and traffic fatalities are common. So common, in fact, and so frequent, that every day, 3,000 people die in

How Speed Limits Are Set -- By: Osama Mohammed Al-Jaawan

One way to reduce accidents is to set speed limits for each road. The speed limit takes into account the density of population in that area, the topography

Braking Distances -- By: Osama Mohammed Al-Jaawan

When a driver hits the brakes, the car does not stop immediately. The forward motion, weight of the vehicle, and traveling speed determine how quickly the car stops. There are

Why Seat Belts Are So Important -- By: Osama Mohammed Al-Jaawan

What makes a seat belt so important a safety feature? It keeps people from being thrown around and out of the car. When something is in

How to Be a Safe Pedestrian -- By: Osama Mohammed Al-Jaawan

Be alert—it is easier for you to see vehicles on the road than for their drivers to see you. Keep your attention on the traffic around you. Stay

How to Be a Safe Cyclist --- By : Osama Mohammed Al-Jaawan

Wear a bicycle helmet that fits properly. Make yourself visible to other vehicles. Wear bright-colored clothing and a reflective vest. You can even add reflective strips to your

How to Be a Safe Passenger --- by Osama M. Al-Jaawan

Wear your seat belt, whether you are sitting in the front seat or the backseat. Do not distract the driver by touching him or her, fooling around, playing

How to Be a Safe Driver -- by Osama M. Al-Jaawan

Know the rules of the road and obey them. Wear your seat belt. Keep your eyes on the road. In residential areas, watch for children and pets. Keep