Building traffic culture in schools

ĐNO - In Da Nang, the image of students wearing helmets to school has become familiar. However, there are still many students who violate traffic laws such as not wearing helmets, driving underage, speeding, and using cell phones while driving, causing concern in the community.

Major Nguyen Tan Tai, an officer of Road Traffic Police Team No. 1 (under the Traffic Police Department, Da Nang City Police) gives propaganda at Thanh Khe High School.

According to information from the Traffic Police Department of Da Nang City Police, in the first 9 months of 2025, the authorities handled hundreds of cases of high school students violating traffic laws, mainly focusing on the following violations: not wearing helmets, riding in three or four rows, and driving motorbikes underage.

Although the number of accidents involving students has decreased compared to the same period, the nature of the incidents is more serious, stemming from subjectivity, lack of skills and awareness of self-protection.

Major Nguyen Tan Tai, an officer of Traffic Police Team No. 1 (under the Traffic Police Department, Da Nang City Police) said that most students understand traffic safety regulations, but they do not strictly comply with them.

Many students consider wearing helmets or obeying the speed limit as just a coping mechanism, leading to unfortunate accidents. In addition to handling violations, the Traffic Police also promote propaganda at schools, contributing to forming awareness of safe traffic participation among students from an early age.

Teacher Huynh Ngoc Phuc, Head of Training Department of Continuing Education Center No. 2 in Da Nang, said that traffic safety education does not stop at disseminating regulations, but needs to be implemented through experiential activities, such as: law-learning competitions, interacting with traffic police or meeting witnesses in accidents.

When directly "touching" reality, students will feel more clearly the value of safety and form self-awareness when participating in traffic.

It is not difficult to see beautiful images such as students giving way to pedestrians, or proactively helping friends when encountering traffic problems. These are concrete manifestations of school traffic culture, formed not only by knowledge but also by attitude and responsibility.

Ms. Dinh Thi Ngoc Lan, Vice Principal of Thanh Khe High School, said that the school considers traffic safety education an important content in the civic education program.

“Every year, the school coordinates with the Traffic Police Department to organize extracurricular activities for all students, and integrates traffic situations into class activities and civic education. Many students have made positive changes, knowing how to remind their friends and obeying the rules when going out. But to maintain this long-term, we need the support of parents and local authorities,” Ms. Lan shared.

Ms. Lan also said that some parents are too lenient when letting their children ride motorbikes to school even though they are not old enough. “If the family is not a good example, all the school’s propaganda efforts will hardly achieve results,” Ms. Lan emphasized.

Having witnessed an accident caused by his friend who was speeding through a yellow light, Nguyen Minh Huy, grade 12, Quang Trung High School, confided: "Before, I thought just being careful was enough, but after that incident, I realized that accidents can happen to anyone. Now, I always wear a helmet, drive in the correct lane, and remind my friends to obey the law because traffic safety is not only a responsibility to myself but also a respect for others."

Huy's sharing shows that, when properly educated, students can become active propagandists about traffic safety.

Many high schools in Da Nang have established the "Youth and Traffic Safety" Club, organizing clip making, drama performances and games simulating real-life situations, helping students raise awareness and change behavior.

To build a generation of students with self-awareness when participating in traffic, we cannot rely only on peak testing periods or short-term propaganda. We need a continuous and synchronous education strategy between family - school - society.

Major Nguyen Tan Tai said that each school should have a "safe traffic map" that identifies dangerous areas around the school, guides students to travel on the correct route, and avoid rush hour. Traffic police are ready to coordinate to guide and support students in safe traffic skills.

Besides, applying technology such as online law learning software, 3D simulation clips about accidents, is also an effective way to help students receive knowledge in a more proactive and modern way.

Keeping traffic safe is not only about obeying the law but also demonstrating culture and civic awareness. When each student understands that “going to school safely means returning home safely”, it will contribute to spreading positive messages to the community.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/xay-dung-van-hoa-giao-thong-trong-truong-hoc-3305893.html