common causes of car accidents
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Human errors are the main reasons of road crashes. Research found that they accounted for 80% of all fatal and injury crashes on Irish roads.
Here, we've compiled a list of common causes of accidents.
Common causes of accidents
Speeding Mobile phones
Drink driving Drug driving
Impatient driving Tiredness
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Speeding is the main reason for an accident. We all know speed kills but people continue to ignore the speed limits which have been incorporated for our safety.
Surveys say that young drivers are the most involved in the speeding collision and end up in hospital or losing their life.
It’s worth to follow Think! Slow down campaign by Government.
Speeding
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Using your mobile phone while driving has become a common reason for collisions. They distract the driver and divert their attention from the road.
It is illegal to use your phone when driving. Mobile phone use is only allowed when you are safely parked in order to call 999 or 112 in emergency conditions.
A recent study from National Safety Council says 26 percent of all car accidents were caused by using mobile phones
Mobile phones
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Drinking & driving means you lose focus and concentration on the road and you can’t function properly.
Surveys say, in the last 50 years, the road causalities caused by drink driving have fallen dramatically but in 2012, there were still 230 deaths accounted due to drink driving.
In the UK, there are strict alcohol limits in place for drivers to help reduce drink driving accidents.
Drink Driving
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It is illegal and dangerous to drive under the influence of drugs or banned substances which can impair your ability to fully function as a driver.
There are many medicines classified under new laws which can also impair your ability to drive. If this is the casethen please speak with your doctor before driving.
Drug Driving
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Lack of patience can end up in road accidents such as red light stopping, passing on t-junction, collisions with learners and often cause problems and worse when crossing busy roads, junctions and roundabouts.
Impatient (Lack of patience)
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Tiredness can cause you to lose control of your vehicle especially when driving large vehicles.
It is dangerous to drive for long hours without taking any breaks. The DVLA recommends to take a short rest brake at a service station and keep yourself hydrated. It is proven that taking regular brakes will increase your concentration on the roads.
Research suggests that almost 20% of accidents on major roads are tiredness-related.
Tiredness
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There are a large number of cyclists that have been seriously injured in recent years. In summer time, there are more cyclists on the road compared to winter.
The number of cyclists that have been killed increased by 10% from 107 in 2011 to 118 in 2012. Also the numbers of cyclists have been increased by 4% from 3085 in 2011 to 3222 in 2012.
Look out for cyclists, especially when turning and moving from a stationary position. Check carefully when you open the door.
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Rain: The weather changes all the time. Water creates slick and dangerous surfaces for vehicles and often causes cars to spin out of control or skid while braking. Drive slow and make a safe distance from another car.
Ice/snow: The car can spin dangerously out of control because of black ice. The chances are higher to slip.
Fog: Fog makes extremely difficult to see sometimes more than a car length in front of you. Avoid car accidents using your headlights when driving in the foggy conditions.
Weather conditions
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