Causes of road accidents

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Road accidents are rarely accidental.

Road accidents occur merely due to carelessness.

Disregard or non-obedience of the rules or codes causes road accidents

Road accidents can be avoided or minimized to a great extent if…..…the driver is trained , attentive, fit, devoted and knowledgeable on the professional matters

TRUE OR FALSE

CAUSES OF ROAD ACCIDENTSDriver Condition

Vehicle Condition

Road Condition

Traffic Condition

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Untrained driver

Mentally and physically unfit

If the driver is sick

If the driver is tired

Driving under the influence of intoxicants

Driver Condition

Driver Condition - Distraction

Distraction means anything that causes the drivers to take their attention away from driving, take their eyes off the road or take their hands off the wheel

Three types of distraction:

Visual (eyes off the road)Manual (hands off the wheel)Cognitive (mind not on driving)

Multitasking – Human Brain

Human brains do not perform two tasks at same time

Brain handles tasks sequentially

Brain switches between one task and another

When people do two tasks at the same time (driving and using a cell phone) causing brain to shift focus

Should we …… while driving?

eat, drink or smoke

do other tasks as talking or make up etc.

read the paper

text or call on the cell phone

Vehicle Condition

Mechanically unfit vehicle

(Brakes, Engine, Suspension ti-rod etc.)

Physically unfit vehicle

(Body,Tyre Condition, Mirrors, Screens etc.)

Electrically unfit vehicle

( Head/Back/Brake Lights, indicators etc.)

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Bumps, ditches on road

Improper turns

Sharp edges of cat-eyes

Blind turns

Sign boards

Road Condition

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Over speeding Road rage Careless driving Improper use of indicators Improper Head lights Over loadingIgnoring traffic signsWrong overtakingWrong parking

Traffic Condition

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Weather Condition

Snow and ice

Windy weather

Fog

Rain

Hot weather

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You must wear a seat belt while driving

Use of seat belt protects from :-

Sudden application of brakes The unforeseen event of an accident

Seat belt

Wearing a Seat belt saves lives

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64 km/h

80 km/h

96 km/h

112 km/h

40ft 80ft= 120ft

50ft 127ft= 175ft

60ft 184ft

70ft 245ft

= 240ft

= 315ft

Thinking Distance Braking Distance

Safe distances

Must ride with due care & attention.

Wear a helmet of good quality.

Helmet is also necessary for pillion riders.

Do not carry more than one passenger.

Avoid to wear long clothing while riding.

Motor cyclist

How to walk

Always walk on footpath.

Walk on the right hand side of the road.

Walk as close as possible to the side of the road.

Use clothes having reflectors or bright colour at night.

Be aware of EMERGENCY VEHICLES.

Safe points for road crossing

1 Over Head Bridge 1 Over Head Bridge 2 Under Pass 2 Under Pass

3 Pelican Crossing3 Pelican Crossing 5 Zebra Crossing5 Zebra Crossing

4 Traffic 4 Traffic

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Causes of road accidents

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