Many of our drivers are careful on our roads because they drive with caution.

Some of these drivers are very patient with pedestrians and make way for them when they are in need of any form of assistance. In fact, many of these good drivers are much appreciated by the public.

Unfortunately, many other drivers cannot be put in the same category. Some of them are reckless on the road and impatient with passengers.

As the Christmas season approaches, we encourage all drivers to observe traffic regulations in order to arrive safely with their passengers.

A good driver is one who takes the safety of his passengers into consideration and arrives safely with everyone on board his or her vehicle.

Good drivers and riders are able to do so by adhering to the prescribed speed limits on the various roads; they always put on helmets, seat belts, and other safety equipment before driving or riding a bicycle, motor cycle, or vehicle; and they never use mobile phones or earphones while driving or riding, among others.

Safe driving is good for a number of reasons. First of all, it helps prevent loss of lives and property. When lives are saved in this way, it gives assurance to the public that their lives can be protected at all times.

When the roads are bad many drivers complain, however, when the roads are in good shape, some of the drivers speed recklessly, and, therefore, cause accidents, leading to the loss of precious lives.

Much education and sensitisation about road safety have been carried out for drivers and other road users. In spite of this, accidents continue to occur in high numbers. This is very disturbing.

The Spectator is, therefore, appealing to all road users to be very observant of all traffic regulations in order to ensure that passengers always arrive safely at their destination. This is what the country wishes to see at all times.

Accidents can be avoided if we are careful on our roads and do not drive recklessly to our destinations. Let us, therefore, make it a point to always protect our passengers on the roads.

This is possible, so let us work towards it to make everyone happy.