The final stage of the competition «Ýol hereketiniň ýaş gözegçileri» («Young traffic inspectors»), organised as part of the annual nationwide month «Road safety is the peace of our lives», was held at the children's health centre «Şöhle» of the State concern «Turkmengas».

The final competition was attended by 140 students from comprehensive schools in Ashgabat, the city of Arkadag, and the velayats of the country.

The main goal of the competition was to systematically foster a high level of legal awareness, develop a conscious and responsible attitude toward road safety in the younger generation, and prevent child road traffic injuries. The initiative is directly aimed at the practical implementation of the provisions of the Law of Turkmenistan «On road safety».

During the competition, schoolchildren demonstrated their knowledge of traffic regulations, discipline, confident mastery of safe behaviour skills as pedestrians and passengers, and the ability to quickly and competently navigate complex traffic situations.

Particular attention in the program was paid to the exam on providing first aid. Under the mentorship of volunteers and specialists from the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST), the children demonstrated a high level of training in accordance with international standards, demonstrating a willingness to cooperate and act promptly in emergency situations.

Having successfully completed all theoretical and practical tests, the competition participants confirmed their high level of knowledge. Now they will become an example of road safety for their peers.

The event was organised with the participation of the Ministry of internal affairs of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of education of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of automobile transport of Turkmenistan, the National centre of trade unions of Turkmenistan, the Central Council of the Youth Organisation of Turkmenistan named after Magtymguly and the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan.

Gulalek Gurbanova, 
specialist in work with volunteers and members of the organisation, Department of organisational development of the NRCST