* Traffic laws and regulations: Knowing and obeying rules of the road, such as speed limits, traffic signals, right-of-way, and parking regulations.
* Road safety principles: Learning about hazards, risk assessment, defensive driving techniques, and how to react to unexpected situations.
* Safe road use practices: Understanding how to behave safely as a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist, or driver, including proper signaling, lane usage, and following safe distances.
* Vehicle operation and maintenance: (Especially relevant to driver education) Knowing how to operate a vehicle safely and efficiently, performing basic vehicle checks, and understanding the importance of vehicle maintenance.
* Social responsibility: Understanding the impact of road usage on others and the environment, promoting courteous and considerate behavior towards other road users.
Traffic education can take many forms, including driver's education courses, pedestrian and cyclist safety programs, school programs, public awareness campaigns, and online resources. The goal is to reduce traffic accidents and injuries by fostering responsible and safe road behavior.