As the population of our country increases dramatically and the number of vehicles on the country’s roads and highways soars, new methods of traffic control and organization have become necessary, through the use of new methods of transport or the revision of the current system. However, traveling in India is almost a mind-blowing mix of sound and sight. It may sound funny, but when you are on the road, it is extremely dangerous. Most of the road users in India follow an old highway code, which accounts for the majority of traffic accidents that often turn out to be fatal.
In the last 5 years, the number of vehicles on our roads has multiplied and added to this we have to give way to cows, elephants, buffaloes, bullock carts, pigs, auto-rickshaws, pedal rickshaws, goats, bicycles, cars handheld, dogs without forgetting the casual pedestrian too. Cars and other vehicles represent a huge expense for our society and these expenses are mainly due to traffic accidents, traffic jams and environmental hazards generated by the large number of vehicles on our roads. Traffic accidents explain one of the main reasons why current traffic control techniques need an overhaul.
Then there is the risk of Accident, which means: the possibility of injuring yourself or others and the possibility of damage to vehicles and property. Therefore, following the signs, signals and basic rules of driving can avoid this risk. However, a great risk is being under the influence of an illegal substance or drug while driving and so far nothing has been done to stop this problem. The most important safety tip for reducing pedestrian injuries and deaths is to pay attention. The chances of colliding with a motor vehicle can be significantly reduced by obeying traffic rules and being aware of the dangers posed by vehicles in your vicinity. Drivers and pedestrians alike have certain safety responsibilities that depend on both circumstances and common sense.
Apart from this, traffic jams, together with damaged cars and the lack of alternative routes, account for half of the traffic congestion. Although the number of road accidents has slowly decreased in recent years due to various projects that have been instituted, such as flyovers and the ongoing Delhi Metro Project (i.e. with reference to traffic control in Delhi), the number is still alarmingly high. . Most deaths are solely due to traffic accidents. Furthermore, traffic jams also demonstrate the need for better traffic management methods. Due to both the increase in women in the workforce and the expansion of businesses to the suburbs, traffic jams have increased dramatically in recent years. As a consequence of these traffic jams, the population is delayed in getting to their places of work, which generates more concern and confusion. Another negative factor is that drivers, while waiting in their cars during traffic jams, waste gallons of gasoline, contributing to greater environmental hazards.
Traffic accidents are another major and growing cause of death and injury, primarily to children. Twice as many pedestrians die in traffic accidents in industrialized countries than in industrialized countries. Schoolchildren are victims of a high proportion of these crashes. Therefore, it is important that children receive road safety education as part of their curriculum. Younger children are not aware of the concept of danger and must learn to realize the dangers inherent in the road environment. Therefore, education should be based on practical training in a realistic road environment, such as training to cross streets, cross parked vehicles, and cross at intersections. Parental involvement is invaluable in modeling and reinforcing road safety behavior.
The roads themselves cause a lot of accidents in India today. Driving at night on poorly lit roads that have a regular flow of traffic without speed limits, causes serious damage to both life and property. Despite this, the government has not been able to increase the number of roads and highways in proportion to the extraordinary increase in vehicles on the road. Environmental hazards also demonstrate the need for more useful traffic management methods. As many more vehicles make use of the roads of our metropolitan cities, the amount of poisonous hydrocarbons released into the atmosphere is constantly increasing. On average, one in four Indians have trouble breathing during peak summer months due to excess smog in the atmosphere. Studies have shown that automobiles produce most of this smog. Although emission standards have become more rigid and the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has been introduced, no significant changes have been observed in reducing environmental pollution.
In addition, noise pollution from the large number of cars on the roads also contributes to the devastation of the environment. Despite the many problems that exist with today’s transportation and traffic control systems, there are numerous solutions that provide both efficiency and effectiveness. These include the formulation of new methods of transportation, the development of better traffic control and signaling equipment, and the use of better road design and construction techniques.
The design of new types of traffic provides one of the most obvious and efficient approaches to improve traffic management. In today’s society, mass rail transportation exists as one of the most efficient and rapidly developing techniques to improve the current transportation system. Many moderate to large cities currently offer some form of rail transit, be it a subway or an elevated system, and most of them are well used. This could also be the answer to solve our traffic problems.
However, on the other side of the spectrum, many new and exciting, technologically advanced forms of rail transit are currently being developed. A MAGLEV train, or magnetic levitation train, has recently entered the world of transportation. Powered by powerful electromagnets, this train levitates several inches above the track. This reduction in friction allows the train to reach speeds of up to 300 miles per hour. The introduction of this train in India would considerably solve our traffic problems. However, this does not seem possible in the near future.
In addition to rail transportation, buses do not necessarily represent a new method of transportation, but certainly one that can be harnessed and utilized to its full potential. One of the main advantages buses have over rail transit is that buses can take their passengers where they want to go and routes can be easily changed.
At present, despite adopting new traffic methods, there is no particular lane discipline, since traffic entering a road on the left has priority, as does traffic on the right, and also traffic on the left. the middle and therefore, the Indian traffic at all times and Regardless of the direction of travel, it occupies the center of the road. Modifying current traffic control techniques may exist as another solution to the problem of unruly traffic, and another way to improve current traffic methods is by optimizing better traffic control and signaling equipment.
The use of better road development and construction techniques also represents part of the effort to modify current traffic control methods. Although it may seem like the obvious solution, simply building more roads and highways is not the answer, because in India, driving is no longer a means of transportation, it is a fight for survival and road supremacy.
Apart from the constant changes that are taking place to improve traffic management, it would be recommended that we, as responsible citizens, comply with traffic regulations, understand traffic lights, road signs, road markings and signals given by drivers and police. Stop, look and listen before crossing a street. Understand that collisions can cause injury. Understand that domestic and wild animals on the roads cause accidents. Identify and understand the causes of traffic accidents and how to reduce risks. Know simple first aid. Appreciate the needs of special groups – the very young, the elderly, and the disabled – and set a good example for others. But above all: keep in mind that other road users do not always comply with the traffic regulations and, therefore, knowledge and understanding of the traffic and a responsible attitude towards the safety of each other and the safety of others can contribute greatly to a safer environment.
