Which of the following is an example of Ottawa Charter action for road safety?

• A. Paramedics running a program to educate road safety
• B. Mandatory seatbelts, random breath testing, speed limit
• C. Safety barriers on roads, designated bike paths for cyclists
• D. 120 hours of driving practice

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is how health promotion actions from the Ottawa Charter translate into real-world road-safety efforts. The Ottawa Charter highlights developing personal skills as a core action area—helping people increase their knowledge and abilities to take control of their own health.

Educating road users through a program run by paramedics directly builds those personal skills. It provides knowledge, practical guidance, and behavioral skills people can apply to stay safer on the road. While policy measures (like seatbelt laws) and environmental changes (like barriers and bike paths) are also valid Ottawa Charter actions, they operate at a policy or environmental level rather than directly delivering individual health education. The education program is the clearest example of enabling individuals to develop the skills they need to prevent road injuries.