safe is defined as measures and methods for reducing the risk of a person using the road for being killed or seriously injured. The users of a road include passengers, pedestrians, motorists, cyclists and passengers of on-road public. Nowadays, all kinds of road accident keep increasing day by day. The number of people who lose their lives on roads each year remains much too high due to careless while driving on road. Besides that, drivers must have a lot of maturity in order to accept the enormous
Introduction The past 50 years have witnessed a decrease in road-related fatalities and accidents in Australia; however, there is still a large quantity of people who are injured or killed in road accidents across Australia. Both federal and state governments have developed and created strategies and operations to ensure a continuous decrease in the statistics associated with road-related accidents and fatalities in Australia. These strategies and operations have been able to ensure that there is
before, but today would be different. The misty rain made the road slick as I steered the car through the slow, wide curve. It may have been the setting sun in my eyes, but it was probably a combination of the loud song on the radio and the slight yawn that escaped from my mouth. Regardless, a momentary distraction was all it took as the tires hit the damp gravel. The wet rubber and slick stones triggered the car to slide off the road to the right. In a panic, I jerked the wheel to the left, over-correcting
today and I did not. Many people get killed in car accidents, after my accident, I learned how significant it was to pay more consideration to the vehicle I had on the road and its maintenance. Now I am more conscious of my car’s necessities. Here are some things I pay more attention to now that I have had this accident. The mistakes we tend to make as young adult drivers. This is some things to take into account from my mistakes during my accident and to use them to make anyone more prepared for
1. INTRODUCTION The most basic definition of “accident” is adopted by the National Safety Council, which states, “Accident is an occurrence in a sequence of events that produces unintended injury, death, or property damage.” Road accidents are currently one of the major world economic and social problems in transport industry. Motor vehicle is an unstabilized situation that includes at least one harmful event that does not result from discharge of a firearm explosive device and does not result directly
creatures still seems to love the Wisconsin roads. During October and November, we have the mating season for the deer, which will increase the activity during dusk and dawn. The deer move back and forth between their feeding and bedding areas. However, as they roam, it can cause car accidents as the deer move into the path of drivers. According to the Department of Transportation, in 2014 alone, Wisconsin law enforcement responded to more than 18,312 accidents related to deer and motor vehicles. Dane
Road accidents can occur due to various reasons. Usually such accidents are not caused intentionally. Accidents result due to a combination of different factors such as: (i) Weather (ii) Road factors (iii) Driver & Violation of the rules (iv) Condition of the vehicle. (i)Weather: Bad weather is also one of the biggest causes of road traffic accidents. Bad weather such as heavy rain, snow or fog can cause bad visibility. Also due to bad weather poor friction on road surfaces
rate of road accidents in Malaysia. I. Introduction Road accident is a global tragedy with the ever-rising trend. Almost every day we hear the news of the accidents in the media. Most people continue to negligent and ignore the danger involved in their driving and so these accidents happen. Road Safety Department (JKJR) director general Datuk Tam Weng Wah said that more than 80% of traffic accidents are caused by human error, according to the statistics by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research
ABSTRACT Road accidents are critical and major problems in the economical country. In the developing country, heavy vehicle drivers are irresponsible for his/her driving behaviour. Due to this irresponsibility of driver, accident ratio increases in competitive country. An estimated 1.5 lakhs people lose their lives in road traffic crashes every year, and another 2 to 5 lakhs are injured. Indian government declared that India has indefinite death during road traffic accident every year. According
to the area of Pine Hill Road and Highway 48 in Creek County in reference to an auto collision. Creek County Dispatch advised that a male person was walking around near the car bloodied. I spoke to Trooper Bobby Rains and he requested that I go to the scene till he arrived. While en-route to the collision Creek County Dispatch advised that prior to the collision the two occupants of the vehicle were involved in a physical altercation at a residence off of Pine Hill Road. Creek County Dispatch
CASES ON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT For further understanding on the liability of parties in respect of motor vehicle accidents, I would like to discuss on three different motor accident cases in Malaysia. For each cases, three elements will be identify, i.e. fact of the case, court held and reason. 1st case: Peter A/L Selvaraj & Anor V Cheng Bee Teik & Ors [2002] 4 MLJ 167 Fact of the case: This negligent case relating to road accident involves the collision between two motorcycles and a motorvan. This
Traffic accidents account for over twenty thousand deaths each year and more than ten times as many injuries. There are a number of factors that contribute to these types of collisions, however, new and evolving laws can account for a large portion of successful preventable measures. In order for laws to be changed or added for the purpose of safer roads and highways, lawmakers have to first look at what factors contribute to such unsafe conditions. The top five causes of automobile accidents that cause
thought getting into an accident would never happen to her. On April 7th, 2012, Liz Marks got into an extremely dangerous accident caused by distracted
Love Inspired Subaru Being involved in a car accident is a feeling that no one wants to ever imagine. Its impact leaves one with feelings of immense fear and duress. Moreover, the idea of possible damage cost, liability, personal injury or even death can be overwhelming. Even more so, no parent wants to imagine their teenage children having to be in a car accident and experience those very same feelings. In September 2016, the automotive company Subaru 's advertisement, "I am Sorry", captures
responsibility do they really have? Are they here to help the people on this island or cause us more burdens? Do you really understand how important their job is? During a shift police officers mostly enforce traffic laws, crime prevention, investigate accidents, and community relations. Have you ever been pulled over by a police officer where you were given a ticket? If you have that is one part of their job. Traffic enforcement is one of the most recognizable and universal police responsibilities. Marked
vehicle than to be stuck in a seat belt.” No matter how good of a driver you are, or you think you might be, there are always situations that are beyond your control. Such as, bad weather, drunk drivers, and road conditions. Sometimes, seat belts can be a life or death in an automobile accident. Not only is wearing your seat belt every time you get in a vehicle, but it is required by law in 49 states, with the exception of New Hampshire. Although seat belts are known to lock up and wrinkle your clothes
aren’t subjected to not getting in a crash, they pay way more attention to their surroundings than teenagers do. Although my car accident was the final straw for me, there are many other reasons why I hate driving. Three years ago, in January, one of my best friends was killed in a drunk driving car accident. In Ohio in 2012, 385 people were killed in drunk driving accidents (Madd35); my best friend was one of those. To many people, those numbers are just that, numbers. But to many other people, those
being reckless, incompetent, and unprepared. One of the main issues today is unsafe driving.Statistics have proven that teen drivers may not be experienced enough to handle everyday driving. The leading cause of fatalities in teens is automobile accidents. This is a major problem among teens today. According to statistics collected by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2013, 2,163 teens in the United States ages 16–19 were killed and 243,243 were treated in emergency departments for
important part of any car is the tires. Tires are in constant contact with the road, and like the Goodyear commercial says, “So much is riding on your tires.” “You want to talk contact patches? Your car’s tires have tiny contact patches, talk to the asphalt in four places the size of your tongue. The Deliverator’s car has big sticky tires with contact patches the size of a fat lady’s thighs. The Deliverator is in touch with the road, starts like a bad day, stops on a peseta” (Stephenson 2). According
promotion teaching tool to raise awareness of the dangers of drowsy driving and to provide some tips and hints to help people reduce their risk and increase their safety while driving. The target audience is primarily the status post motor vehicle accident patient recovering as an inpatient on the medical/surgical unit of New London Hospital. However, there may be a useful spill-over effect and this tool could also be used by families and visitors to the Medical Surgical unit. The tool would be