How to raise people's awareness of road safety?

People have differing views with regard to the question of how to make our road safer. In my view, punishment and a range of other measures can be used to promote better driving habits. On the one hand, strict punishments can certainly help to encourage people to drive more safely. There are various types of punishments such as small fines, license suspension, and even prison sentences. The aim of these penalties is to show careless drivers that their actions have negative consequences. As a result, we would hope that drivers become more disciplined, alert; and that they follow the rules more carefully. On the other hand, I believe that safe driving can be promoted in several ways that do not punish drivers. Firstly, it is important to educate people properly before they start to drive, and this should be done in schools or a part of an extended or more difficult driving test. Secondly, more attention could be paid to safe road design. For instance, signs can be used to warn people, speed cameras can help to deter people from driving too fast. Finally, governments or local councils could reduce road accidents by investing in better public transport. In conclusion, punishments and some other road safety measures can help to prevent bad driving.