Road accident

What is road accident ?

1-A traffic collision, also called a motor vehicle collision (car crash in case cars are involved in the collision), occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other moving or stationary obstruction, such as a tree, pole or building. Traffic collisions often result in injury, disability, death, and property damage as well as financial costs to both society and the individuals involved. Road transport is the most dangerous situation people deal with on a daily basis, but casualty figures from such incidents attract less media attention than other, less frequent types of tragedy.[1] The commonly used term car accident is increasingly falling out of favor with many government departments and organizations, with the Associated Press style guide recommending caution before using the term.

2-Some collisions are intentional vehicle-ramming attacks, staged crashes, vehicular homicide or vehicular suicide.

Causes of road accident.

The major cause of road accidents in these recent years is overspeeding. It is also responsible for the most number of deaths and injuries in road accidents. Hence, drive within speed limits even when you are late.

1-Overspeeding.

2-Driving without a Valid Licence.

3-Driving In the Wrong Lane.

4-Use of Mobile Phone.

5-Type of Area (Residential, Commercial, Institutional).

How to prevent road accident ?

IMPORTANT WAYS TO AVOID ACCIDENTS.

1-Drive in the prescribed speed limits on the various roads. Always remember that “Speed thrills but kills”.

2-Always put on helmets, seat belts and other safety equipments before driving a bicycle/ motor cycle/vehicle. Always remember that “Safety saves”.

3-Do not drink and drive. Always remember that “You cannot hold a pen properly after two pegs, what about the driving wheel?”

4-Never use mobile phones or ear phones while driving. Always remember “A mobile call on the road may be the last call of your life”.

5-Know the traffic signs, signals, lights and traffic safety rules before you hit the road. Always remember that “Road safety rules are best tools to avoid accidents”.

6-Do not drive for long hours in a stretch. Have a proper beaks after every 2 hours of continuous driving. Always remember that “Man is a man and not a machine”.    

Precautions   

1-Develop the right attitude about

driving.

2-Get as much supervised practice driving as possible. 

3-ALWAYS wear your safety belt.

Underage drinking and drug use is illegal. 

4-Limit your passengers. 

5-Limit your night driving. 

6-Keep it slow and safe.