Theme of the Session: Understanding Road Signs and rules to follow while driving.
Goals of the session: Self reflection, Mindfulness and Sense of belongingness to the group
Space and Material Preparation: Prepare a long rectangular table or utilize floor space for setting up a road and road signs. Use long black or gray paper strips to create the road. Prepare cutouts of road signs. Prepare a questionnaire (included below) based on various signs. Have 2-3 toy cars ready for demonstration.
Example Road Setup:
Warm and topic introduction:
Rituals: 2 minutes of silence. Following the silence, the speaker will establish the session’s context by posing the following questions:
- How many of you are familiar with driving?
- What factors contribute to safe driving?
- What precautions are essential while driving?
- Which road signs are you familiar with?
After discussing these questions, the facilitator will draw a connection between road signs and our life experiences. Each participant will receive one road sign along with a question related to their life. They are encouraged to share an experience, event, or lesson from their life that is connected with that particular road sign.
Ask the group again, if they have understood the instructions or not. Start with one example.
Creation:
- Red Signal
Aap ke zindagi mein aisa kab hua tha jab aap ne red signal dekha aur aap rukh gaye. Ussa koi accident hone se bach gaya kya?
- Green Signal
Kabhi aap ke zindagi mein green signal dekha aur aap aage badhe jiske vajah se kuch bahuat acha hua zindagi mein? - Zebra Crossing
Aap ne kabhi Zebra crossing pe gaadi nahi roki aur koi accident hua usse? - One Way
Zindagi mein one way ka board kab dikha? Aapko woh one way kyu laga? - No U-Turn
Zindagi mein aise kab hua jab aap ko pata chala ki no U-Turn zone mein aap aa gaye hoon. Fir aapne kya kiya? - Narrow Road Ahead
Kabhi aisa hua hai kya ki suddenly aap ke zindagi ka road narrow (patla) ho gaya - Speed Breaker Ahead
Aise 2 incidents bataye jab zindagi mein speed breaker aaye ho - No Entry
Aapke zindagi mein No Entry kab aaya tha? - Accident Prone Zone
Aapke zindagi mein jab accident prone zone aata hai toh usse kehse pehchante ho aap.. Aur pehchan ke kya karte ho? - STOP Sign
Kabhi aise hua tha kya jab aapne STOP sign dekhne ke bawajood apni gaadi ko nahi rukaya… aur koi durghatna hui? - No Overtaking
Zindagi mein kahan aise lagta hai ki overtake nahi karna chahiye? - Traffic Police
Aapke liye zindagi ka traffic police kaun hai? - No Horn
Zindagi ke road pe “No Horn” ka kya matlab hai aap ke liye? - Blow Horn
Zindagi ke road pe “Blow Horn” ka kya matlab hai aap ke liye? - Go Slow
Kab ne kab apne zindagi ki speed kam kiyi thi? - No Parking
Zindagi ke raste mein ‘No Parking’ kaha kaha dikhata hai? - T Intersection
Zindagi mein kab aisa mod aaya jab aap ke samane 2 opposite roads aaye? - Round About
Aisi kaunsi cheez hai jo aap baar baar dohrate ho? - Narrow Bridge
Kisi chunauti ko paar karne ke lie aapko ek patla raasta mila? - Steep Road
Zindagi mein aisa kab hua jab aap ko upar pohchne ke liye mehanat karni padi? - Speed Limit
Aap aapne zindagi mein speed limit kaise tay karte ho?
Closure: In conclusion, after gathering the life experiences shared by the participants, the facilitator can appreciate their openness and courage in sharing. The facilitator can conclude by emphasizing that now, with the collective wisdom gained, everyone can be more aware while driving or riding vehicles. When encountering road signs, they should follow them not just on the road but also in life. The facilitator can end with a message: “Have a safe journey in life!”
Note: If working with children or groups where compliance with road signs is a concern, it’s important to provide real rules and regulations while discussing each sign. During the closure, provide an overview emphasizing the importance of adhering to these signs. If working with children at risk, mention the age requirement for obtaining a driving license as well.