Accidents
Accidents
The
truth is that almost all traffic accidents are avoidable. There are a
number of things that individual drivers can do and a number of things
that individual drivers can avoid doing that can make driving easier,
safer, and more fun. Paying attention is obviously of paramount
important when driving, so eliminating a lot of the distractions is key
to driving safer.
Vehicle Accidents In India
Vehicle accidents generally occur as a result of human error in the operation of vehicles, the design of roads, and the manufacturing and maintenance of vehicles. Vehicle accidents can include 18 wheeler accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, and passenger cars and vans. Lawyers role in society is to make it better and generally speaking they do.
Vehicle accidents generally occur as a result of human error in the operation of vehicles, the design of roads, and the manufacturing and maintenance of vehicles. Vehicle accidents can include 18 wheeler accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, and passenger cars and vans. Lawyers role in society is to make it better and generally speaking they do.
Young people and the
elderly cause a disproportionately high number of vehicle accidents. The
young because they are careless and the old because their bodies are
just not as good as they used to be. For the most part speed is the
principal cause of vehicle accidents. The elderly react much slower than
younger people and have to be driving substantially slower to keep from
colliding. The elderly generally don't speed, but speed limits for the
elderly may be too fast, because they simply don't re-act fast enough.
Younger drivers are not
too familiar with the consequences of driving recklessly, but learn
after a few traffic tickets and as they watch their insurance premiums
rise. Many drivers drive cautiously because of the potentially higher
insurance premiums. Often drivers want to keep vehicle accidents hidden
and offer to pay for damages out of their own pocket. These type of
arrangements following a vehicle accident is very common, but often back
fires on the injury victim. The injury victim often does not realize
the severity of the injury until several hours later when they realize
they can barely move.
Intersection Mistakes
A
large number of accidents occur because people make critical
intersection errors. In fact, it is reported that intersection accidents
make up about one quarter of all automobile accidents because people
are too distracted by too many things. The best way to avoid crashes at
intersections is to pay attention to the lights, the other cars, and the
direction you are driving. Watch crosswalks for pedestrians and ensure
that you are crossing the intersection on a green light, not a red or
yellow light.
Pay Attention!
Accidents
mostly occur because the drivers involved aren’t paying attention to
the road or, more importantly, to one another. The biggest problems in
traffic take place because of a breakdown in communication between
drivers. Make eye contact whenever possible with pedestrians and other
drivers to establish points of contact. This will help determine where
the driver or pedestrian is going and help to avoid collision.
Pay attention to the road, too. Ensure that you are familiar with the direction you are going, with the turns you’ll have to make, and with any of the other possibilities for confusion so that you can be aware of your vehicle and its position at all times. Not paying attention to where you are going can lead to accidents, getting lost, or fatalities.
Stay Back
Many
people follow too closely. Lots of accidents are rear-end accidents
caused by tailgating, so keep a safe distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you at all times. If somebody is tailgating you,
do not panic by slamming on the brakes and do not get angry. Simply
keep your pace the same and drive in the same fashion as you would,
tailgater or not.
Seat Belts
Seat
belts should be worn comfortable enough to keep you in your seat if
there is a collision. Put the shoulder strap over your shoulder, never
under your arm. The lap belt should be put low over the hips, not over
the stomach.
- Seat belt keeps you behind the wheel and in control of the vehicle in case of a collision.
- Seat belt keeps your head and body from hitting the inside of the vehicle.
- Seat belt keeps you inside the vehicle in a collision. A person who is thrown out of the vehicle during the collision has a higher chance of getting serious injury.
Who’ll educate the educated?
Though it is mandatory to wear helmet while riding two-wheelers,
some city residents openly flouting road safety norms. The law-enforcing authorities need to strictly implement the law for the benefit of the citizens.
Though it is mandatory to wear helmet while riding two-wheelers,
some city residents openly flouting road safety norms. The law-enforcing authorities need to strictly implement the law for the benefit of the citizens.
Accidents Caused by Cell Phone Use
As
cell phones have become more popular and their use has increased, so
too have cell phone-related accidents. These accidents range from minor
to catastrophic and have led to laws that limit or prohibit the use of cell phones on the road.
Cell Phone Dangers
Cell phones draw a driver's attention away from traffic, road conditions and vehicle
operation. Some studies have shown the increased likelihood of an
accident to be four times the normal rate when a driver is using a cell
phone. A large part of this dangerous distraction involves the need to
physically handle the phone. Activities such as reading the display
screen, pressing buttons and holding the phone to the ear all require
the driver to take his hands off the steering wheel or his eyes off the
road. Cell phones require a driver to listen to the person speaking
through the phone, leaving the driver less likely to hear another
driver's horn or an emergency siren. When thoughts are focused on the
subject of the conversation, they are also less focused on driving.
Texting/Messaging
A
more recent concern in driver safety involving cell phones involves
text messages and other phone features that do not require talking into
the phone. Texting while driving has been cited as the cause of numerous
accidents. It has become more worrisome, as text-messaging capabilities
are built into more phones, and more users purchase text-messaging
plans or use the built-in Internet features on their phones.
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