First national contest on traffic safety at schools launched

The first national contest on traffic safety at schools was officially launched at a ceremony held at Chu Van An High School in Hanoi on October 26.

The contest was launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 26.
The contest was launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 26.

The contest aims to implement the Government’s resolution on fostering measures to ensure traffic safety and order while realising plans on traffic safety of the National Committee for Traffic Safety (NCTS) and the Ministry of Education and Training.

The multiple choice tests for high school students nationwide consist of three rounds: the school round from October 6 to February 28, 2016, the provincial/municipal round from March 11 to March 31, 2016 and the national final round in April 2016.

Each contestant will create his or her only online account at http://giaothonghocduong.com.vn to be selected for the provincial/municipal round after taking part in the 12-week school round. Each province/city will select a first-prize winner to sit for the final test to take place in Hanoi. The contest’s prizes are worth VND300 million (US$13,500).

According to Vice Chairman of the NCTS, questions will be made in various forms - in words, photos and 3D - to vividly depict different traffic situations, helping students comprehend dangerous circumstances and learn preventive skills.

The contest is a practical activity to help educate students on traffic culture, skills and knowledge in a natural and effective manner, helping them access theory questions in A1 and A2 driving tests.