Kafr Qara Students Attend Road Safety Day in Haifa
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Tenth-grade students from Kafr Qara's Comprehensive High School participated in a two-day road safety awareness event at a karting center in Haifa. Funded by the Ministry of Transport and the National Road Safety Authority, the program aimed to educate youth on safe driving practices and the dangers of speed and distraction. The event, now in its fourth year, also honored road accident victims from the local community. Officials emphasized the importance of responsible driving and partnerships between local authorities and schools to enhance road safety awareness among young drivers.
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- Kafr Qara tenth-graders attended a road safety event at a Haifa karting center.
- The event, funded by the Ministry of Transport, focused on safe driving and distraction dangers.
- This initiative, now in its fourth year, also memorialized local road accident victims.
- Students experienced simulations of risks from speeding and phone use while driving.
- Mayor and school director praised student engagement and stressed ongoing safety education.
The municipality of Kafr Qara, through its Culture and Non-Curricular Education Department and Road Safety Unit, organized a two-day road safety awareness event for tenth-grade students from the Comprehensive High School. The initiative took place at the Karting Center in Haifa's Azrieli branch, in collaboration with the school's administration. The event, fully funded by the Ministry of Transport and the National Road Safety Authority, aimed to instill safe driving habits and educate students on the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving, particularly from mobile phone use.
Maha Zahalqa Masalha, Director of the Cultural Palace and Head of the Road Safety Unit, stated that this was the fourth consecutive year for the event, which also commemorates victims of road accidents from Kafr Qara and the Arab community. She emphasized the critical importance of avoiding distractions while driving, noting that a moment of carelessness can cost lives.
The program included a film on the consequences of road accidents, educational lectures, and practical stations simulating the risks of driving while distracted, using phones, texting, and speeding. Students showed significant engagement and discipline, demonstrating their understanding of the event's educational messages.
Mayor Firas Ahmed Badhi expressed satisfaction with the initiative's success and student participation, pledging continued investment in awareness programs. School Director Ayman Ighbariya praised the students' attentiveness and stressed the need for ongoing educational efforts to promote safe driving. He thanked the municipality and its relevant departments for the meaningful initiative.
The event highlighted the importance of partnership between the municipality and educational institutions in fostering a responsible generation aware of the shared responsibility for traffic law adherence and the preservation of life. Dr. Khader Ighbariya, Director of the Wadi Ara region at the Ministry of Transport and the National Road Safety Authority, was also thanked for his cooperation in enhancing specialized programs for youth road safety.
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