Public Calls For Safer Driving
By Rosli Abidin Yahya,

Bandar Seri Begawan - The roadworthiness of motor vehicles during the current festive season came under close scrutiny by the Royal Brunei Police Force as they set up roadblocks to catch errant motorists yesterday.

The roadblocks were carried out as part of efforts to reduce the number of car accidents that usually peak during the Hari Raya Aidil Fitri festivities.

Year after year, accidents would peak around the Aidil Fitri period as more people travelled across the country to visit their families and friends to exchange greetings as well as to attend the countless open house events.

Some members of the public suggested that a longer minimum period of driving lessons should be imposed for learner drivers to ensure they have adequate training and knowledge so they can become fully equipped on the road.

"The attitudes of some drivers need to be changed. All things in life start with manners. Bad manners on the road can be the death of someone."

Others felt schools had a role in advancing road safety where they can play a larger role in road safety education as a long-term measure.

"Education on road safety should begin at primary school level and continue even beyond driving school. What is also needed is public education, as the issue also involves pedestrians," they added. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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