--- title: "Proposal for road accident study" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 6 key: "semester_5/communication_english:proposal-road-accidents-study" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-road-accidents-study site: BCT Engineering --- # Proposal for road accident study Communication English · Chapter 6: Writing Proposal - Asked in: 2082 Kartik (new course), 7 marks - Video: [How To Write A Strong Research Proposal | Thesis or Dissertation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp8eCzYYxbg) — Dr Amina Yonis - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-road-accidents-study - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-6 ## Question Every year a huge number of Nepalese lose their lives in road accidents. To minimize the loss of the lives you want to do a study. Write a brief proposal to an organization incorporating title page, abstract and introduction parts. ## Answer #### Title page ```text PROPOSAL A STUDY ON THE CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF ROAD ACCIDENTS IN NEPAL Submitted to: The Director Nepal Road Safety Foundation, Kathmandu Submitted by: Er. Asim Thapa Research Officer Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpur 20 October 2026 ``` #### Abstract Road accidents are a major cause of death in Nepal, with more than two thousand people losing their lives every year, as reported by the Nepal Police. Most victims are young and working-age people, so the loss to families and to the nation is great. This proposal seeks funds for a one-year study of the causes of road accidents on the highways of Nepal. The study will analyse police and hospital records for the last five years, observe ten accident-prone sections, and survey 300 drivers. The expected result is a clear list of causes (human, vehicle, road and environment) and practical recommendations for reducing accidents. The estimated cost of the study is Rs. 6,10,000. #### Introduction Nepal's roads are mostly narrow, steep and winding, and the number of vehicles has increased very rapidly in the last two decades. Overspeeding, careless overtaking, drunk driving, old vehicles, poorly designed roads and weak traffic enforcement are often blamed for accidents, but there is little reliable research that explains which causes are most important in which places. **Statement of the problem.** Accidents continue to rise, but preventive measures are mostly based on guesswork rather than evidence. **Objectives.** (1) To identify the main causes of road accidents on Nepal's highways; (2) to locate the most dangerous sections and times; (3) to suggest practical measures to reduce deaths and injuries. **Scope.** The study covers five major highways and the period of the last five years. It does not study city roads in detail. **Method in brief.** Document study, field observation and questionnaire survey, followed by analysis and a final report. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. What does the abstract of this proposal seek? A. Funds for a one-year study of the causes of road accidents B. Funds to build a highway C. Permission to buy vehicles D. A traffic police job Answer: A. The abstract summarises the need, method, expected result and cost of Rs. 6,10,000. (Key point: Abstract purpose) 2. What is the problem stated in the introduction? A. Roads are too wide B. Accidents rise while preventive measures rely on guesswork instead of evidence C. There are too few vehicles D. Drivers are too slow Answer: B. Accidents continue to rise but measures are not based on reliable research. (Key point: Statement of the problem) 3. Which is the method in brief? A. Only interviews with ministers B. Only a literature review abroad C. Document study, field observation and questionnaire survey, then analysis and report D. Building test roads Answer: C. The study analyses records, observes sites and surveys 300 drivers. (Key point: Study method) 4. What is the scope of the study? A. All city roads B. Only Kathmandu streets C. All of South Asia D. Five major highways over the last five years, excluding detailed city roads Answer: D. The scope sets limits on roads and time period. 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