Mrs. Denise Dias and Mrs. Nicky Mendes, both members of Women inBlack, gave a speech at assembly in preparation for next week’s Road SafetyWeek. They stated that every month 16 to 18 people are killed on the roadsof Guyana; 37 to 40 people are seriously injured sometimes leading to death. Roadcrash deaths are sudden and unexpected and when cyclists or pedestrians arehit they bear the full force of the impact because they are unprotected; onein three cyclists is killed under the age of twenty. The faster a drivergoes the less time he gets to react to a hazard, as well as the longer timehe takes to slow down or stop. If a pedestrian is hit at 40 mph he has a 10% chanceof surviving, whilst if he is hit at 20mph he has a 95% chance of surviving.We were all reminded to stop, look and listen before crossing the road.Knowing your road rules would be beneficial to all citizens. Cyclists shouldalways remember to wear helmets, and all passengers, even those in the backseats should wear seatbelts and remember not to distract their drivers.Lastly, driving under the influence, whether it is drugs or alcohol, is avery bad idea.
This information shared during the assembly was a great help to the entire student body and the staff. We thank both Mrs.Dias and Mendes for this wonderful presentation.
By Michelle Ford.
This information shared during the assembly was a great help to the entire student body and the staff. We thank both Mrs.Dias and Mendes for this wonderful presentation.
By Michelle Ford.
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