For most people, being able to drive a vehicle is a very
important part of the daily life - for maintaining social
contact, for getting to and from work and for accessing
their everyday needs such as goods and services.
Driving may be an essential part of some people's
jobs. Driving is making mobility for all in urban areas.
Drivers of trucks, public passenger vehicles and
vehicles carrying dangerous goods must meet higher
medical standards because of the demands of their
work, the extensive hours spent on the road and the
serious consequences likely to result from a crash.
Everyone has a responsibility to ensure that they are fit
to drive.
Certain health conditions can affect the ability to drive
safely, either in the short term or more permanently for
example: Blackouts or fainting, Vision problems,
Epilepsy, Heart disease, Sleep disorders, diabetes,
Psychiatric disorders as well as age-related decline.
Other issues which effect both health and driving
include fatigue, stress, alcohol and drugs
IRTE like other road safety and public health
organizations believe that road accidents are
preventable and aim to dedicate this school especially
for public health with focus on road safety issues and
related health concerns. |
