YUVA Club and NSS Units of J. K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science, Komarapalayam organised a programme Road Safety Awareness with regard to National Road Safety Week on 12th January, 2024 at 2.00 p.m. This event plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of responsible and safe driving, reducing accidents, and saving lives. These programs are comprehensive initiatives that aim to educate the public about the importance of adhering to traffic rules, adopting safe driving practices, and understanding the consequences of reckless behavior on the road. The event commenced in the presence of Capt. M. Nalini, Principal. Mr. T. A. Dhavamani, Inspector of Police, Komarapalayam, is the resource person who led the programme. He emphasized the importance of using Police help App. The Police Help App represents a commendable technological advancement in fostering public safety and strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and the community.
The app plays a vital role in streamlining emergency response coordination. By allowing users to report incidents in real-time, it facilitates a more rapid and efficient dispatch of police resources to the location, potentially minimizing response times and improving overall public safety. He also covered a wide range of topics, including the significance of wearing seat belts, the proper use of helmets, the dangers of distracted driving, and the impact of speeding. To reinforce the key messages conveyed during the talk, educational materials such as pamphlets and brochures were also distributed among the attendees.
Mr.N.Narayan Rao, Chief Operating Officer of JKKN Institution also delivered a talk on Driving awareness in hill areas. He explained the specialized driving techniques essential for hill areas such as engine braking, maintaining lower gears while descending, and the strategic use of momentum on uphill climbs were covered to enhance the audience’s understanding of effective hill driving. He also highlighted the importance of wildlife caution. Driving awareness in hill areas requires a tailored approach that addresses the unique challenges presented by the terrain. The resource person’s poignant conclusion, “Driving thrills, driving kills,” encapsulates the profound duality embedded in the act of driving. This succinct phrase serves as a powerful reminder of the exhilarating freedom and enjoyment that driving can bring, juxtaposed against the sobering reality of the inherent risks and potential consequences.
Around 200 students got benefit of the program. Feedback report was collected from student participants to evaluate the overall success of the event and insights for future improvements. The expected outcomes of a National Road Safety Programme encompass a holistic approach, aiming for a significant reduction in accidents, fatalities, and injuries, while fostering a culture of responsible driving and community engagement.
