Road safety is a serious global issue, and Mauritius is no exception. Every year, thousands of people around the world lose their lives or suffer life-changing injuries because of road traffic accidents. Behind every statistic is a human story – a family affected, a future changed, and a life that may never be the same again.

Despite major advances in vehicle safety technology, including airbags, seatbelts, ABS, collision sensors and electronic stability systems, technology alone cannot make our roads safe. The greatest safety factor remains the human being behind the wheel. Speeding, careless driving, lack of concentra- tion and failure to respect basic road rules can turn a vehicle into a serious danger to others.

Mauritius continues to face this challenge. With a road network of around 2,275 km, a growing vehicle fleet and a population of around 1.26 million, road safety requires the responsibility and cooperation of every road user. The number of fatalities recorded over recent years remains a serious reminder that safer roads depend not only on better vehicles and infrastructure, but also on better attitudes and behaviour.

It is in this context that ‘The Complete Driver’s Handbook’, by Barlen Munusamy, makes an important contribution to road safety education. Now in its third English edition, this comprehensive handbook has become a valuable reference for understanding driving, road rules and responsible road behaviour.

Priced at Rs 400, the handbook is designed for a wide audience: learner drivers and apprentices, young and new drivers, independent drivers, senior citizens, pregnant women and Metro users, as well as other road users who want to improve their knowledge and safety awareness.

Through accessible explanations, practical information, illustrations and real-life situations, the handbook simplifies important concepts and provides useful guidance for everyday road experiences. Whether preparing for a driving test or seeking to become a safer and more responsible road user, this guide is a practical companion.

‘The Complete Driver’s Handbook’ is more than a driving guide. It is a call for greater awareness, responsibility and respect on our roads because safer roads begin with safer people.

Points of sale

Port-Louis

· Éditions Le Printemps

· Librairie Bourbon

· Librairie Nalanda

Rose-Hill

· Librairie Le Cygne

· Librairie des Mascareignes

Vacoas

· Éditions Le Printemps

Quatre Bornes

· Carrefour

Flacq

· Babylone Centre

· Kohinoor Bookshop