Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) in association with the Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana inaugurated its first Children Traffic Training Park in Punjab, in Ludhiana. The initiatives by Honda at the facility will house a specially designed Traffic Training Park that replicates real-life riding conditions in an organized and secure environment. Also included will be Honda’s mix of practical riding experience with theoretical knowledge of correct riding posture, traffic signs and rules.
Another initiative would be higher degree of rider comfort and confidence as expert Honda Safety instructors (both female & male) will educate riders on the correct riding techniques. According to Honda, learning becomes fun with riding trainer – a virtual riding simulator will help people above 13 years of age to experience over 100 possible dangers on road before actual riding on road.
The biggest advantage for new riders is that virtual experience will increase their ability to predict & react to traffic hazards. For 9-12 year old kids, Honda has brought in the imported CRF 50 motorcycle. This will help the young minds grasp safe riding concept through the exciting practical riding.
Dream Riding Initiative – Under this initiative, women riders will be imparted practical training to empower their freedom of movement without any charges. From a team of Honda’s dedicated female safety instructors, women riders can learn two-wheeler riding in just 4 hours.
The existing Children Traffic Training Park at Model Town, has been renovated by Honda in association with the Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana. This is Honda’s 10th Traffic Training tie-up after Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Yeola- Nashik, Hyderabad, and Road Safety Education Center in Indore.
Speaking on the occasion, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President-Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “Under ‘People Come First’ philosophy, road safety promotion has been Honda’s top priorities worldwide since 1970. In India too, we follow safety as an integral part of all our business activities. Through various road safety initiatives, we have educated more than 9 lac individuals including women and kids.