CIVIC EDUCATION FOR SS1-3

Contents:

1. Meaning of Traffic Regulation
2. Some Traffic Regulations
3. Road signs

Meaning of Traffic Regulation

Traffic regulation can be defined as the rules and regulations which guide the behavior or action of road users. This is in place in order to prevent accidents and enhance the free flow of traffic

Some Traffic rules and regulation

1. Do not drink and drive: Users of road should avoid to alcohol before and while driving
2. Vigilance: Pedestrians crossing roads should be vigilant in order not to cause accidents.
3. Avoid hands free / earpiece: All road users are required to avoid all forms of hand free/ earpiece as this may not allow them to hear well and concentrate.
4. Wearing of seat belt: Motorist are expected to wear the seat -belt whenever they are driving, passengers should also use the seat belt where they are provided
5. Noise pollution: All road users are expected to guide against noise pollution. Drivers of vehicles should not blow their horns excessively to disturb or distract others
6. Obstruction parking: All road users should avoid packing on the road as this may lead to obstruction for other road users, thereby leading to heavy traffic.
7. Making calls while driving: Making and receiving of calls should be avoided while driving as this can cause distraction and lead to accident.
8. Use of trafficator: Road users should trafficate before entering or leaving the road to indicate and create awareness for other vehicles coming behind; this will help to avoid accident
9. Speed limit: All road users should avoid packing on the road as this may lead to obstruction for other road users, thereby leading to heavy traffic
10. Bridges and zebra crossing point: Pedestrians should use pedestrians bridges or zebra crossing points where they are provided

Road Signs

Road signs are symbols which help road users gain full information about road. In other to avoid accidents. These signs are grouped into

1. Regulatory signs: These are signs that appear often in circular shapes. “They are divided into

(a). Mandatory regulatory signs: Mandatory regulatory signs appear with blue circles but without red border such as diversion signs , roundabout sign etc. Examples are:

(b). Prohibitive Regulatory signs: They are signs with red and yellow circles. They are Stop sign, No light sign etc.The  color red for regulatory signs as a background color to denote restriction and as a circular outline and diagonal bar a prohibitory symbol.

2. Informative Signs: They are provided to give required information to road users. they appear rectangular in shape. is a very legibly printed and very noticeable placard that informs people of the purpose of an object, or gives them instruction on the use.

EVALUATION

1. list five traffic rules and regulation known to you
2. what are road signs?