Schools and universities are the best places to inform youngsters and their parents about traffic rules and regulations, which would ultimately reduce accidents, say road safety experts.

“Although driving safely is not a fun topic to discuss with youngsters, it is certainly an important one,” said Mohammed Zayed, an expert. Schools and universities can focus on issues such as speeding and driving erratically, he said.

Noah Fowzan, a psychiatrist, said: “Teenagers are stubborn and rebellious and don’t do as they’re told. Such awareness programs, if adopted by schools and universities, will bring about a major change in accident statistics. They can help students understand how reckless driving can negatively impact a person’s life, both physically and mentally.”

Khalid Shehri, the father of a 19-year-old youngster, said: “Boys are more uncontrollable and being strict does not stop them. But if schools, along with parents get actively involved in monitoring young drivers this issue can be resolved.”

These comments come in the wake of rising accidents in the country from reckless driving, affecting many young men, who then become a burden on the state’s health system and their families because they are disabled.