Theory question 103
Traffic RegulationsSection A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
Fifteen-year-old Timmy was receiving a call while driving. He ran a red light and got hit by a truck.
(a) Identify three key traffic-related issues highlighted in the above scenario.
(b) State three measures required to prevent the occurence of such incident.
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Model answer
(a) Underage driving (15 is below the minimum age for a licence, so he is unlicensed); using a phone while driving (distraction); disobeying traffic lights (running a red light).
(b) Any three: enforce minimum driving age and licensing; parents must not let children drive; ban and punish phone use while driving; enforce traffic light rules with officials/cameras; road safety education.
Explanation
Pick the issues from the scenario.