Ilocos Norte teachers, students to undergo training on road safety

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff reporter

LAOAG CITY—Owing to rampant vehicular accidents, the Land Transportation Office in cooperation with the Motorcycle Philippines Federation (MCPF) continue to conduct seminars on the basics of motorcycle riding and safety in the province.

Rochito Duque, Education Program Specialist of the Department of Education-Ilocos Norte reported that more trainings on road safety will be conducted this year for teachers and students who are riding motorcycles every day.

For two days, participants will learn about motorcycle riding basics, including proper protective gears, handling, balancing, starting the engine, throttle control, and start and stop exercises. They will also familiarize themselves on the use headlights, mirrors, how to shift gears, and riding techniques about the posture of the rider when driving and taking turns.

In December last year, around 480 participants mostly composed of teachers were among the first batch of trainees who underwent a two-day seminar on road safety.

“The seminar is very useful and timely. We encourage everyone to participate in this free seminar for our own good,” said Mr. Duque as he urged motorcycle riders to always observe traffic rules and regulations and motorcycle laws to avoid accident.

DepEd-Ilocos Norte is also supporting this move to help reduce the incidence of motorcycle-related accidents in the country.

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