Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Courtesy On The Road For Drivers Of Heavy Vehicles

Every driver is expected to show good manners when driving with other road users on the road. This will save them from all the shouting, fighting and accident that would have occurred as a result of bad manners on the road. Drivers of heavy vehicles can show good manners and be considerate while driving by following the tips below.
  • Do not intimidate other road users or drivers on the road with the size of your vehicle by making them go off the road for safety.
  • Give way to vehicles that are faster especially smaller vehicles. This will ensure free flow of traffic.
  • Drive fairly and be considerate. Because accident has relatively little effect on your vehicle is not a yardstick to start misbehaving or driving recklessly without consideration to other road users.
  • If there is a traffic builds up behind your vehicle, it is advisable to slow down and move to the right as much as possible.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Common Bad Driving Habits

Drivers of vehicle are required to be fully alert and concentrated when driving. However, there are habits which a driver may posses that can make him lose concentration which may lead to road traffic accident. The following are some of them.
  • Looking backward by turning the head
  • Romancing while driving
  • Eating and drinking while driving
  • Reading while driving
  • Driving with one arm
  • Discussing with passengers while driving and turning to look at them during discussion.
  • Engaging the passengers of a vehicle in hot argument while driving
  • Playing very loud music while driving
  • Dancing while driving
  • Changing cassettes or CD while driving
  • Playing with pets, children or adults at the rear seats, etc.
Drivers with any of these habits should desist from them as they can lead to road accident. 

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Effects Of Road Traffic Accidents

There are many effects of road traffic accidents. Understanding these effects will help to minimize road traffic accidents. Many drivers underestimate the power of accidents and these makes them drive carelessly and recklessly. Below are some of the effects of road traffic accident.
  • Road traffic accident can lead to the loss of lives. And sometimes, those who die during road traffic accident may be the one who solely supports the family. And when this happens the family loses its pillar which can affect them negatively.
  • Road traffic accident can cause damage to properties. This may involve vehicles involved in the accident or other properties by the road side hit by the vehicle. 
  • Road traffic accident can lead to injuries on the body of the victims. Some of the injuries sustained during road traffic accident can be very severe which can render them incapacitated or may even lead to death.
  • Another effect of road traffic accident is the grief and stress suffered by relatives and friends of the decease.
  • Road traffic accident can cause one to become incapacitated. Some can be incapacitated for a short time, while others can be incapacitated for life. This can make the driver unable to contribute their quarter to growth of the economy.
  • Road traffic accident can also lead to unplanned amount of money being spent on drug, surgery, etc. 

Monday, December 19, 2011

Possible Solutions To Road Traffic Accident

In my last post, I wrote on the causes of road traffic accident. Today I am writing on the possible solutions to road traffic accident. Below are some of the possible solutions to road traffic accident.

The driver of a vehicle in no small way can minimize or reduce road traffic accident on the road. This can be done by driving safely on the road. One way by which drivers can drive safely is by driving defensively to avoid road traffic accident. Other ways drivers can minimize road accident include the following:
  • Driver should be tolerable and show less aggression while driving.
  • Drivers with medical or health related problems should seek medical  advise from their doctors before driving.
  • Drivers should be conversant with road traffic regulations and traffic conditions.
  • Drivers should have basic knowledge of their vehicles which help in times of emergencies.
  • As a driver, it is important to show courtesy on the road.
  • Drivers should not drive under the influence of drugs especially those that are known to cause road accidents.
The present state of a vehicle is also very important at reducing the rate of accident on the road. One mistake owners of vehicle often make is that they wait until a vehicle develops fault before taking the vehicles for repairs. Vehicle should be checked periodically, if the need be give to qualified mechanics for servicing.

The condition of the road can help in reducing or minimizing road accident. The government or organization should ensure that roads are designed to standards. These include designing road with street lights, road signs, lane markings, etc.

The weather conditions
is also important in minimizing road traffic accident. Drivers should take into consideration the weather condition of the place he is driving and adjust to those weather conditions. Drivers shold also learn how to drive in different weather situations, this will help to prevent road accidents.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Causes Of Road Traffic Accident

There are several causes of road traffic accident but it can be grouped into four. These are:
  • The driver
  • The vehicle
  • The condition of the road
  • Weather condition
  • Pedestrians and animals
The driver of the vehicle is the most important cause of road traffic accident. The driver’s attitude is very important, this is because, a driver with a bad road altitude is more likely to cause road accident than a driver with courtesy on the road. The driver of the vehicle is also very important because he has to a great extent control over other causes of road traffic accident.

The current state of a vehicle will definitely influence the rate of road traffic accident. A faulty vehicle is already a menace on the road and can lead to road accident.

The condition of the road can also cause road traffic accident. For example, a road that is riddled with pot holes or roads that is poorly constructed can lead to road traffic accident. Some of these roads are common in the developing countries of the world.

The atmospheric condition of a place can influence the rate of road traffic accident. Weather condition of a place is beyond the control of drivers and cannot itself cause road traffic accident. What causes accident is when the driver drives in bad weather condition without taking precaution measures.

Pedestrians and animals crossing the road may cause road accident. This occurs most when pedestrians cross in places they are not permitted to do so. Road accident by pedestrians is common with children who walk on the streets without proper guidance.
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