IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING FOR ACHIEVING
BETTER ROAD SAFETY
Frosina Charapikj
Head of Training Center
SIZ Makedonija Soobrakaj AMERIT
Road Transport
Road transport is part of the lifeblood of the
European economy and single market. It delivers
goods across Europe fast, efficiently, flexibly and
cheaply.
Road transport is a vital economic sector in its own
right, employing about 5 million people across the EU
and generating close to 2% of its GDP.
Road transport is a tool for reviving growth through
the enhancement of competitiveness and the
creation of jobs.
EU Objectives and Policy
The EU 2011 White Paper on transport defines
them:
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ensure mobility on ever more congested road
networks,
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significantly further reduce road fatalities,
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lower CO2 and other emissions of pollutants
from road transport to preserve the
environment and lessen the impact of climate
change on future generations,
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decrease fossil fuel use to improve the
Europe’s fuel security.
UN Decade of Action for Road Safety
2011-2020
On 11 May 2011, the first ever Decade of Action
for Road Safety 2011–2020 was launched with
great enthusiasm and optimism across the
world, mandated by the United Nations General
Assembly, with the goal:
saving 5 million lives by 2020.
UN Decade of Action
for Road Safety 2011-2020
• About 1.24 million people die each year on the world's roads and between
20 and 50 million sustain non-fatal injuries. Young adults aged between 15
and 44 years account for 59% of global road traffic deaths.
• This fact file presents data from the Global status report on road safety
2013. This is the second broad assessment of the road safety situation and
provides the baseline for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020.
WHO FACTS ON GLOBAL ROAD SAFETY
• Every year, there are 1.24 million road traffic deaths worldwide (young
adults aged between 15 and 44 years account for 59% of global road
traffic death)
• 92% of road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries
• Vulnerable road users account for half of all road traffic deaths globally
(pedestrians, cyclists, and riders of motorized two-wheelers and their
passengers)
• Controlling speed reduces road traffic injuries. A 5% cut in average speed
can reduce the number of fatal crashes by as much as 30%.
• Drinking alcohol and driving increases the risk of a crash
• Wearing a good-quality helmet can reduce the risk of death from a road
crash by 40%
• Wearing a seat-belt reduces the risk of death among front-seat passengers
by 40–65%
-Road Safety –
Main Cause for accidents: The Human Factor
Investigation of 624 accidents showed the main cause
of the accident is the human error
Human
factors
85.2%
Technical
Failure
5.3%
4.4%
5.1%
Infrastructure
condition
Weather
condition
However, from the 85.2% linked to human error,
75% were caused by other road users!
Source: EU, IRU
Main Cause for accidents:
The Human Factor - Tiredness
Among other reasons, tiredness of the driver has a high
percentage in the road accidents
• Tiredness causes a decrease in vigilance. It is estimated that
after 2 hours of driving, reaction time of the driver increases
to two seconds (normal time is 1 second)
• When tired, the vision of the driver becomes blurry, and he
becomes less capable of evaluating the speed and movement
of other objects on the road
Accident Analysis
ETAC – A Scientific Study
Results confirmed
by other studies
Safety
Damages to:
The Population
The Economy
The Environment
Governments’ concerns
about the unacceptable
number of road traffic
fatalities and injuries
that take a heavy toll on
public health and
environment, with
broad social and
economic consequences
Professional Qualification
Road safety is a top
priority for the road
transport industry as
every accident is one
too many.
Professional training
is the best way to
effectively address
the human factor,
which is statistically
the main cause of
accidents involving
commercial vehicles
European Professional
Driver Qualification Framework
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To address the above mentioned challenges, the EU implemented Directive
2003/59/EC:
– CPC Driver compulsory for professional drivers throughout Europe
– Initial Qualification and Periodic Training (35 hours training every five
years)
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Focus on:
– Advanced Training in Rational Driving based on Safety Regulations
– Application of Regulations
– Health, Road and Environmental Safety, Services and Logistics
South East Europe
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Facts:
– EU – Main trade partner (>70%)
– Road transport industry represents
>10% of GDP
– Political priorities – join the EU
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Challenges:
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Continued access to the EU market
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Multilateral permits / licences (ECMT)
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Recognition of professional qualification
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Align legislation with EU
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Benefits of Training
How could properly trained drivers contribute to the enhanced road safety?
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By implementing the rules for driving time and rest periods
By implementing rational and eco driving, and anticipating the traffic
By respecting traffic signs, restrictions and limitations
With awareness about the influence of driver’s physical and mental
condition behind the wheel
• With awareness about the importance of proper and safe loading and
cargo securing
• By giving proper first aid and appropriate behaviour in case of
emergencies
Benefits of Training
Conclusion
• In the spirit of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety, we, as a part of
the industry for road transport, have to do our outermost to enhance the
awearness about the training of the professionals in road transport, and
to recognise it’s role in the Road Safety.
• Full compliance and implementation of the European Regulations
governing road transport, with focus on the training of professional
drivers is requiered
Benefits of Training
Road safety is a top priority for the road transport industry, as every
accident is one too many.
Professional training is the best way to effectively address the human
factor, which is statistically the main cause of accidents involving
commercial vehicles.
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