noun phrase · neutral
road safety
UK/rəʊd ˈseɪf.ti/US/roʊd ˈseɪf.ti/ROAD SAF·e·ty
Measures, rules and practices that aim to prevent accidents and keep people safe on roads.
Examples
“Improving road safety requires both better infrastructure and public education.”
“The government launched a campaign to promote road safety among young drivers.”
“Seatbelt laws are an effective way to improve road safety.”
Band 8 sentence
“Improving road safety requires an integrated approach: better design, strict enforcement and continuous public-awareness campaigns.”
Collocations
- improve road safety
- promote road safety
- road safety campaign
Word family
Common mistakes
road's safety→road safety
safeties of the road→road safety
Say it for a higher band
5safe driving→6traffic safety→7+road safety
Synonyms
traffic safety
Easily confused
traffic safety
“Traffic safety programs often focus on vehicle standards and driver training.”
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