Traffic Security and Lifelong Learning in the Digital Era

Abstract

Abstract: Education in traffic security has been thoroughly studied in Latin America but little understood in Mexico; it involves demographic characteristics, educational level (and average literacy), as well as personal or collective identity. Adult education in traffic security requires that pedestrians, cyclists, motor bikers and car/ bus drivers assume their roles of responsibility and show their willingness to undertake joint actions aimed at improving such security. Traffic education can be understood as a process of learning and socialization of both intrinsic rules of conduct and clear, fair standards which pedestrians and drivers must know. This paper presents editorial opinions of columnists on government actions, or omissions, to implement traffic security programs in the State of Jalisco, Mexico, and especially for the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara, to sensitize adult residents on an issue that should be an ongoing, lifelong learning.