Road Accidents

Faslyn Lim (07)Janice Kee (11)

Chua Wei Lun (27)

Causes

1.Distracted Driving-Talking on the cellphone-Sending a text message-Eating-Arguments/Loud chatting

2. Speeding- Ignoring the speed limit- The faster you drive, the later your reaction will be to stop in time to prevent an auto accident

3. Drunk Driving- Drinking makes you lose focus and to function properly

- Is very dangerous when operating a vehicle

4. Rain- Roads become slippery- Difficult for drivers to see the other cars

- Causes vehicles to spin out of control while braking

5. Running Red Lights- Red means stop- Drivers speed up when they approach a yellow light

- People’s excuse to this – “being in a hurry”

Impacts

- Damage to the vehicle- Tangible costs (repair costs, medical treatment, insurance costs)

- Intangible costs (pain, suffering)- Hospitalization- Handicap- Death

Solutions

1.Education- Improving a training in driving school

- Teaching students in moral subject at school

- Giving more information about road safety to everyone

3. Campaign- Organize campaigns about road and traffic safety to raise moral and ethics among the citizens

2. Improving Road Conditions- Government should pay more attention to the road surface and lighting at night

- The authorities should put signs at strategic locations to warn drivers

Your Simple Step Can Save a Live

Be careful!Rotaract Club of Sataish

Gazipura