Road Safety

Why it matters

• It is a critical component of public health, as road traffic injuries are a leading cause of preventable mortality and morbidity globally.
• It impacts economic productivity by reducing the burden on healthcare systems and minimizing the loss of human capital due to disability or death.
• It reflects the efficacy of urban planning and the state's capacity to enforce regulatory compliance in transport infrastructure.

How it is asked

Focus on the '4Es' framework: Engineering (road design and vehicle safety), Enforcement (traffic laws), Education (awareness campaigns), and Emergency care (trauma response systems), along with the role of international conventions and national legislative mandates.