Sharmaji ka beta is always alert while handling any vehicle on the road. He loves to drive, and he is a disciplined driver. He always believed, if you are a responsible driver, you can always escape mishaps.
One night, Sharma with his wife, went cycling after dinner, to exercise and burn some calories while enjoying the cool breeze. They were at a slope, when at the end of it, a car suddenly started to cross the road. The couple tried to alert the driver by ringing the bell. However, the car driver went on without noticing the duo.
The couple missed the car by a mere centimeter. They parked the cycle ahead to meet the driver who had noticed them later and stopped the car ahead as well. The driver apologized to them before admitting that he was on a phone call which was why he failed to notice them.
The Sharmas accepted the apology, before they moved away, still absorbing the shock of a near accident.
Sharma couldn’t help but think more about the incident. He realized, taking necessary precautions from your side is not enough to stay safe on the road. It was important for everyone to respect every vehicle, and be alert while driving.
Sharma checked out the stats by the transport ministry. He found out that 61% of fatalities comprise of cyclists and pedestrians in Mumbai. And in another report he found out that 60% of accidents happened in India in 2017, due to the use of phone by the drivers.
Sharma, a responsible citizen that he was, decided to take an action to prevent this. He wrote a petition to the government to build separate tracks for cyclists and pedestrians in the city. He also designed a treasure hunt game in the city where the participants have to stay alert to find their next clue. “This would help them to understand the importance of staying alert while driving,” he said.
Sharmaji, applauding the efforts of his son, promotes his activities in his society. His neighbors tell their children to drive safe and stay alert on the road, giving the example of Sharmaji ka ‘Aadarsh’ beta.
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