A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE AWARENESS REGARDING ROAD SAFETY RULES AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS OF SANSKRITI UNIVERSITY, MATHURA

Author Name: 1. Saniya Singh, 2. Dr. K.K. Parashar, 3. Gunjan Sharma, 4. Suraj Kumar, 5. Manjesh Kumar, 6. Mohit Sorout, 7. Saurabh Sharma

Volume/Issue: 06/08

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2026-98162649/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Sc. Nursing, School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India.
2. Principal, School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India
3. – 7. B.Sc. Nursing, School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Road traffic accidents continue to pose a serious public health challenge, especially among young adults, resulting in significant injury and loss of life. Undergraduate students, being active and regular users of roads, are particularly vulnerable due to limited awareness, risky behaviors, and inconsistent compliance with established road safety rules. Proper understanding of road safety regulations is essential for fostering responsible road use and minimizing accident-related risks. Evaluating the level of awareness among undergraduate students enables the identification of existing knowledge deficiencies and supports the development of targeted educational strategies. Hence, this descriptive study is undertaken to assess the awareness regarding road safety rules among undergraduate students of selected schools of Sanskriti University, Mathura, with the goal of encouraging safer road behavior and reducing avoidable road traffic accidents. Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was adopted to carry out this study among 60 undergraduate students from selected schools of Sanskriti University, Mathura. The participants were chosen through a probability-based random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included socio-demographic details and assessed awareness of road safety rules using a validated rating scale. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, median, mode, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics, specifically the Chi-square test, were used to determine the association between the level of awareness and selected demographic variables Results: The analysis of data indicated that the majority of undergraduate students demonstrated a good level of awareness regarding road safety rules. Out of the total participants, 73.3% were categorized under good awareness, while 26.6% showed an average level of awareness. None of the students fell into the poor awareness category. The mean awareness score was 11.67, reflecting an overall satisfactory understanding of road safety rules among the participants. However, inferential analysis using the Chi-square test revealed no statistically significant association between the level of awareness and demographic variables such as age, gender, year of study, mode of transport, and possession of a driving license. Conclusion: The study concluded that undergraduate students of selected schools of Sanskriti University, Mathura generally possess a good level of awareness regarding road safety rules. Despite this positive finding, the presence of gaps in knowledge and inconsistencies in the practical application of road safety behaviors were evident. These findings highlight the importance of continuous road safety education, regular awareness programs, and reinforcement of traffic rules within academic institutions. Strengthening educational initiatives focused on road safety can help foster responsible behavior among youth, ultimately contributing to the reduction of road traffic accidents and the promotion of safer communities.

Key words: Road Safety, Awareness, Undergraduate Students, Traffic Rules, Descriptive Study, University Students