Building a traffic safety culture in schools.

DNO - In Da Nang, the sight of students wearing helmets to school has become commonplace. However, many still violate traffic laws, such as not wearing helmets, driving underage, speeding, and using mobile phones while driving, causing concern in the community.

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

According to information from the Traffic Police Department of Da Nang City Police, in the first nine months of 2025, authorities handled hundreds of cases of high school students violating traffic regulations, mainly focusing on offenses such as: not wearing helmets, riding in groups of three or four, and driving motorbikes while underage.

Although the number of accidents involving students has decreased compared to the same period last year, the incidents are more serious, stemming from carelessness, lack of skills, and insufficient self-protection awareness.

Major Nguyen Tan Tai, an officer of the Road Traffic Police Team No. 1 ( thuộc the Traffic Police Department, Da Nang City Police), said that most students are aware of traffic safety regulations, but their compliance is not strict.

Many students view wearing helmets or adhering to speed limits as merely a formality, leading to unfortunate accidents. In addition to enforcing traffic regulations, traffic police are also intensifying awareness campaigns in schools, contributing to the early development of safe traffic awareness among students.

According to Mr. Huynh Ngoc Phuc, Head of Training Department at Da Nang's Continuing Education Center No. 2, traffic safety education should not only focus on disseminating regulations but also be implemented through experiential activities such as quizzes on traffic laws, interactions with traffic police, or meetings with witnesses in traffic accidents.

When students are directly exposed to real-world situations, they will better understand the value of safety and develop a sense of self-awareness when participating in traffic.

It's not difficult to come across heartwarming scenes like students yielding to pedestrians or proactively helping friends in traffic accidents. These are concrete manifestations of school traffic culture, formed not only through knowledge but also through attitude and responsibility.

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

“Every year, the school collaborates with the Traffic Police Department to organize extracurricular workshops for all students, and also integrates traffic safety scenarios into class activities and civic education sessions. Many students have shown positive changes, learning to remind their friends and complying well with traffic rules when on the road. But to maintain this long-term, support from parents and local authorities is needed,” Ms. Lan shared.

Ms. Lan also noted that some parents are too lenient, allowing their children to drive motorcycles to school even though they are underage. "If families don't set a good example, all the school's efforts to raise awareness will be difficult to achieve," Ms. Lan emphasized.

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

Huy's sharing shows that, with proper education, students can become active advocates for traffic safety.

Many high schools in Da Nang have established "Youth and Traffic Safety" clubs, organizing activities such as creating videos, performing plays, and playing games simulating real-life situations to help students raise awareness and change their behavior.

To cultivate a generation of students with a strong sense of responsibility for traffic safety, we cannot rely solely on intensive inspection campaigns or short-term awareness programs. A continuous and coordinated educational strategy involving family, school, and society is needed.

Major Nguyen Tan Tai suggested that each school should have a "safe traffic map," identifying dangerous areas around the school and guiding students to travel along the correct routes, avoiding peak hours. Traffic police are ready to cooperate in guiding and supporting students with safe traffic participation skills.

In addition, the application of technology such as online law learning software and 3D simulation videos of accidents is also an effective approach, helping students acquire knowledge in a more proactive and modern way.

Maintaining traffic safety is not only about obeying the law but also about demonstrating culture and civic awareness. When each student understands that "going to school safely means returning home safely," it will contribute to spreading a positive message throughout the community.

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