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walk along the footpath only
walk only along the right side of the road
cross roads only at the zebra crossing.
while walking along the road late in the evening
or night avoid wearing black or dark coloured
clothes.
What are the reasons for accidents on the road? Prepare
an enquiry note.
Observe the table showing the maximum speed limit
for different vehicles on roads of Kerala.
Permitted speed on roads of Kerala
Maximum speed in km/h
In the In Municipal
premises of by- National State High Four lined
Vehicle Corporations/
educational roads Highways ways roads
Cities
institutions
Motor car 30 45 50 85 80 90
Motor cycle 30 45 50 60 50 70
Autorickshaw 30 35 30 50 50 50
Bus 30 40 40 65 65 70
Table 9.11 GO (P) No.20/2014/Tran dated 28.02.2014
Organise a seminar on 'Road Safety' under the auspices of the
School PTA. The topics for presentation can be excess speed of
vehicles, carelessness of drivers, ignorance of pedestrians of road
safety and the use of alcohol and drugs on the road.
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