The UN named lack of education and alcohol as the reasons for the high mortality rate of Russians in road accidents
President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General for Road Safety Jean Todt named the reasons for the high mortality rate of Russians in road accidents. According to RIA Novosti, these are lack of education, drunk driving, and poor road lighting. According to the special envoy, road safety rules must be taught from school. In addition, children are able to convey this information to their parents, Todt emphasized.