10/10/2026
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗦! 📚
The International Journal of Research on Multidisciplinary Studies (IJROMS) (𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗡: 3116-4137 | 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗡: 3116-4145), a refereed, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, proudly congratulates the following authors on the successful publication of the research article entitled:
📘 “Road Safety Education as a Predictor of Knowledge of Road Signs Among Road Users in Toril District, Davao City”
📄 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:
📖 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟭, 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟵 (𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)
📑 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟮𝟬–𝟭𝟯𝟮
🔗 𝗗𝗢𝗜: https://doi.org/10.67903/ijroms0368
👤 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗦:
• HYACINT ERICH P. LAZO
• CRIZLE KATE F. HUSAIN
• FLORA MAY S. CASTRO
• PATRICK R. VEQUILLA
🏫 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
Davao Central College, Inc., Davao City, Philippines
📚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
Lazo, H. E. P., Husain, C. K. F., Castro, F. M. S., & Vequilla, P. R. (2026). Road safety education as a predictor of knowledge of road signs among road users in Toril District, Davao City. International Journal of Research on Multidisciplinary Studies, 1(9), 120–132. https://doi.org/10.67903/ijroms0368
🔎 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬
This study examined the relationship between road safety education and knowledge of road signs among road users in Toril District, Davao City. Recognizing that limited knowledge of road signs remains a road safety concern, the research investigated whether road safety education is associated with and can predict drivers’ understanding of traffic signs.
Using a quantitative descriptive-correlational and predictive research design, the study involved 150 licensed drivers selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a validated researcher-made questionnaire and analyzed through mean, standard deviation, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, and linear regression.
The findings revealed that respondents demonstrated a very high level of road safety education, while their knowledge of road signs was rated high. Among the dimensions of road safety education, the practical driving test obtained the highest mean, whereas the automated driving course received the lowest. Regarding knowledge of road signs, respondents performed best in recognizing regulatory signs, while warning signs received the lowest mean.
Statistical analysis further revealed a significant but weak positive relationship between road safety education and knowledge of road signs. The predictive analysis likewise showed that road safety education significantly predicted knowledge of road signs, although its contribution was limited. These findings indicate that road safety education is associated with better knowledge of road signs, while other factors may also influence drivers’ understanding.
The study highlights the importance of strengthening road safety education, particularly in warning sign recognition and hazard awareness. It also recommends further investigation into behavioral, environmental, demographic, and local road culture factors that may influence drivers’ knowledge of road signs. Such efforts may help improve driver education initiatives and support more effective road safety programs.
🌍 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗦
This research is particularly aligned with 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟰: 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 and 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟭𝟭: 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦.
🎓 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟰 – 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
The study contributes to SDG 4 by emphasizing the importance of effective road safety education and driver training in developing road users’ knowledge and understanding of traffic signs. By examining the relationship between road safety education and road sign knowledge, the research provides evidence that may help educators and training providers identify areas requiring greater instructional attention.
The findings highlight the need to strengthen warning sign recognition, improve hazard awareness, and enhance driver education programs. Addressing these areas may help improve the quality and relevance of road safety instruction and support the development of informed, responsible, and safety-conscious road users.
The research also offers insights for criminology educators, driving instructors, and training institutions seeking to improve instructional strategies and reinforce the practical application of road safety knowledge.
🚦 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟭𝟭 – 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
The research contributes to SDG 11 by addressing road safety as an important component of safer and more sustainable communities. Knowledge of road signs is essential to helping drivers recognize traffic regulations, identify potential hazards, and make informed decisions while navigating public roads.
By highlighting the relationship between road safety education and knowledge of road signs, the study underscores the importance of improving driver education and strengthening awareness of traffic signs, particularly warning signs. These efforts may support road safety initiatives aimed at reducing preventable traffic risks and promoting responsible road use.
The findings also provide a basis for further research into the behavioral, environmental, demographic, and community-level factors that may influence road users’ knowledge and safety practices. Strengthening these areas may contribute to more informed road users and safer community road environments.
The study therefore provides valuable insights into how education, traffic sign knowledge, and targeted driver training can support road safety awareness and contribute to the broader goal of building safer, more inclusive, and sustainable communities.
The Editorial Board of IJROMS extends its sincere appreciation and congratulations to 𝗛𝗬𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗣. 𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗢, 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗟𝗘 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙. 𝗛𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡, 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗦. 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢, and 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗥. 𝗩𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 for this valuable scholarly contribution to the fields of Criminology, Road Safety Education, Traffic Sign Knowledge, Driver Education, Traffic Safety, Community Safety, and Multidisciplinary Research.
📖 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘:
https://doi.org/10.67903/ijroms0368
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𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗛𝗬𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗣. 𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗢, 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗟𝗘 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙. 𝗛𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡, 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗦. 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗥. 𝗩𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔, on this significant scholarly achievement!
May this research inspire criminology educators, driving instructors, road safety advocates, policymakers, and researchers to strengthen road safety education, improve traffic sign recognition, and promote responsible road use in pursuit of safer roads and more sustainable communities.
𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲.
