U3 O2 ch 7

Question 1

Define road safety

Answer 1

Relates to interventions put in place to reduce the risk of crasehs, death and injury cused to individuals as a result of using roads

Question 2

Why is road safety targeted (4)

Answer 2

1. It significantly impact the Burden of Disease in Australia with contributing high mortality and morbidity.
   ^ Effects of road trauma can last for extened periods of time
2. Affects some population groups disproportionally
   ^ Males, Indigenous Australians. Low SES groups, young people
3. All road crashes are deemed to be preventable
4. The ecnomic and social impacts of road trauma are significant

Question 3

Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion > Road Safety Health Promotion in Australia > Build Healthy Public Policy (3)

Answer 3

1. ANCAP safety ratings are a policy that works to ensure new cars in Australia are as safe possible
2. Seatbelt laws ensure that people are sercured to their seat which reduces the risk of serious injury on the roads
3. Ten Point Plan - progressive implementation of a range of road-related laws, including 0.05 blood alcohol concentration limit, zero for young drivers.

Question 4

Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion > Road Safety Health Promotion in Australia > Create Supportive Environments (4)

Answer 4

1. Creating bike lanes to separate cycling from motorists
2. Speed cameras assist in reducing speed
3. Driver Reviver programL stop sites
4. Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 advanced cameras detecting phones and no seatbelt.

Question 5

Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion > Road Safety Health Promotion in Australia > Develop personal skills (3)

Answer 5

1. TAC hard hitting media campaigns work to develop personal skills
2. The Driver Reviver program offers holidays motoring tips
3. The PARTY program educate to make smart choices and think twice about taking risks

Question 6

Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion > Road Safety Health Promotion in Australia > Reorient health services (2)

Answer 6

1. The PARTY program utilises the experiences of presenters to educate
2. TAC - ambulance officers participate in this program to provide seminars

Question 7

Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion > Road Safety Health Promotion in Australia > Strengthen community action (2)

Answer 7

1. Driver reviver programs with the local community organisations volunteering
2. Kids on the move education program. All members of the school and general community are encouraged to share the responsibility for the safety of children when they are travelling

Question 8

Preventative Strategy or Health Promotion Program Name, year and organisation

Answer 8

The National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020.
Australian Transport Council

Question 9

Objectives of The National Road Safety Strategy (4)

Answer 9

1. Safe Roads
2. Safe Speeds
3. Safe Vehicles
4. Safe People

Question 10

Objectives of The National Road Safety Strategy > Safe Roads

Answer 10

Bicycle lanes, pedestrian crossings, speed humps, rumble strips

Question 11

Objectives of The National Road Safety Strategy > Safe Speeds (2)

Answer 11

1. Reduce speed limits at intersections
2. Point-to-point speed cameras that record average speeds over a long distance

Question 12

Objectives of The National Road Safety Strategy > Safe Vehicles (1)

Answer 12

ANCAP

Question 13

Objectives of The National Road Safety Strategy > Safe People (3)

Answer 13

1. Reviewing licensing conditions for motorcycling
2. Partnerships with police to do random breath testing programs
3. Educating drivers of the dangers of mobile phone

Question 14

What does the TAC stand for

Answer 14

Transport Accident Commission