A firm initiative aimed at reducing traffic accidents and promoting road safety among Dominican youth was launched today. The “Youth in Transit” program, a partnership between the National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (Intrant), Santo Domingo Motors, Motor Crédito, Entrena, and the Ministry of Education, will provide traffic safety education to public high school students.
“Traffic is not just about mobility; it’s a reflection of our daily coexistence, our collective decisions, and how we value life,” said Benahuare Pichardo, president of Motor Crédito, during the program’s launch.
The first phase of the project will train approximately 1,000 students from eight schools in La Guáyiga and Pedro Brand, with an investment of nearly RD$5 million. Santo Domingo Motors and Motor Crédito will provide the funding, while Intrant will oversee compliance with regulations. Entrena and the Ministry of Education will be responsible for delivering the training and coordinating with schools to ensure the curriculum aligns with educational standards.
The initiative is designed to instill responsible traffic behaviors and decision-making skills in participants. Over the course of 40 hours of theoretical and practical training, students will learn about various aspects of traffic safety, including pedestrians, traffic agents, vehicles, risk factors, road safety, traffic signs, traffic lights, traffic laws, drivers, violations, and penalties.
The program’s goal is to equip young people with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed choices as pedestrians, cyclists, passengers, or future drivers, ultimately contributing to a safer road environment.
Pichardo emphasized the program’s goal of fostering a culture of respect and responsibility among young people, ultimately leading to a reduction in traffic accidents. By educating students about traffic laws and safe driving behaviors, the program aims to create a generation of more responsible drivers and pedestrians.
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Santo Domingo Motors
18 September 2024