LTI no 18: Roll-Over 1/May/2000 at FahudLTI no 18: Roll-Over 1/May/2000 at Fahud
Vehicle rolled over at Jebel Fahud.Vehicle rolled over at Jebel Fahud.Driver was fasting: felt giddy, almost fainted earlier. Driver was fasting: felt giddy, almost fainted earlier. Lost control in the bend of the road.Lost control in the bend of the road.
Injuries to the driver:Injuries to the driver:- Neck and head injury (concussion)- Neck and head injury (concussion)- Very deep and large cut in his scalp- Very deep and large cut in his scalp
LTI no 18: Roll-Over 1/May/2000 at FahudLTI no 18: Roll-Over 1/May/2000 at Fahud
What caused this LTI/Roll-over:What caused this LTI/Roll-over:
1) Excessive speed on the sharp bend1) Excessive speed on the sharp bend2) Driver not fit to drive2) Driver not fit to drive He was fasting for 1 day/week (had done this for years) He was fasting for 1 day/week (had done this for years) He almost fainted earlier that morning He almost fainted earlier that morning
Discuss in your team:Discuss in your team:
- Do you ever drive too fast for the road condition? Why?- Do you ever drive too fast for the road condition? Why?- What is a safe speed ? How do you know?- What is a safe speed ? How do you know?- How should a driver react on a graded road - How should a driver react on a graded road to avoid a roll-over? to avoid a roll-over?- Do you drive when you are tired? - Do you drive when you are tired? - Do you drive when you feel dizzy or sick?- Do you drive when you feel dizzy or sick?
LTI no 18: Roll-Over 1/May/2000 at FahudLTI no 18: Roll-Over 1/May/2000 at Fahud