UNDER the theme “Stop the accidents before [they] stop you, be alert accidents hurt,” the Guyana Police Force Traffic Department in collaboration with the National Road Safety Council, hosted a driving seminar on Saturday for drivers at the Police Officers’ Training Centre Eve Leary.

The Seminar was very informative and was attended by drivers from the public and the joint services.

There were presentations throughout the seminar, with the first one being done by the Traffic Chief, Superintendent Linden Isles, who discussed defensive driving and its benefits to drivers.

The traffic chief, in his presentation, sought to explain the Five C’s of defensive driving and urged the drivers to apply same on a daily basis. He encouraged the drivers to always maintain full concentration. “Never give your concentration to anything else while driving,” Mr. Isles told the drivers.

Another presentation was done by Deputy Superintendent Dennis Stephens who discussed ‘Minor Traffic Offences,’ a topic that was very intriguing since most of the drivers took the opportunity to enquire about minor offences that are being committed by road users daily.

Traffic Education Officer, Inspector Raun Clarke delivered the final presentation. His focus was on Signs, Signals and Road Markings. Mr. Clarke, during his presentation, gave a detailed explanation on the various signs and road markings and how they are to be used.

The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks from Constable 22932 Ameer Ali, who thanked the officers for the knowledge they have imparted in him and fellow drivers present. Constable Ali, who spoke on behalf of all drivers at the seminar, acknowledged that the seminar was very interactive and pledged to share the information received with other road users.