Traffic Safety Education From a Lifelong Learning Perspective: Policy Recommendations for Vietnam, India and Nepal

Abstract

Higher secondary school students are at high risk on roads. Traffic safety education (TSE) should be a lifelong learning process to enhance traffic safety for this vulnerable group. This qualitative study, using focus groups and in-depth interviews with important stakeholders (higher secondary school students, parents, teachers, police and experts), investigates the current state of TSE for higher secondary school students in Vietnam, India and Nepal from a lifelong learning perspective. Results indicate that while formal, non-formal and informal learning exist, there is a need for innovation to meet students' needs. Realistic learning resources, gamification, virtual reality, simulations and a graduated licence programme are promising ways to engage students. A co-creation platform based on design thinking places students at the centre and ensures shared responsibility among stakeholders. Policy recommendations are formulated to guide educators, practitioners and policymakers in developing effective TSE for students in the targeted countries.