Traveling on the roads is a daily activity for many citizens. How can we do it in the best way to protect our lives and those of others? Respect and empathy are key to making daily traffic a calm and safe activity. 

Well-being on the road is everyone's business, regardless of whether you use a vehicle or not. Getting from one place to another, arriving on time to each of your destinations and making public spaces safe environments for everyone are collective goals that can be achieved if they are based on mutual commitment. 

In your report Road safety in the Latin American and Caribbean region: current situation and challenges, ECLAC recognizes that the problem of road safety has been gaining relevance, given the figures recorded, which speak of nearly 1,2 million deaths per year worldwide due to traffic accidents. A situation that becomes more worrying in developing countries, where the number of vehicles continues to grow. 

In this context, becoming aware of road behaviour is the first step to living properly on the road. How can you achieve this? We give you some advice in the following infographic.