March 5, 2021
Message to Tiger Woods 2
How You Can Avoid Car Accidents in
the Physical Space
Posted by Ambassador T. Brikins
Though the statistics on car accidents earlier presented in the first part of this post is scary, reports show that over 90% of automobile accidents can be
avoided. Therefore, accidents can be prevented or the stats considerably
reduced and lives and injuries from car accidents mitigated. My study show that
there are recurrent trends which we can leverage on to prevent road car
accidents. I have compiled 37 actions
that you can exercise to avoid or minimize car accidents.
1.
Think safety all the time
2.
Have the right attitude about driving. Attitude
is much more useful than skill, experience and confidence.
3.
Receive enough driving practice with an
authorized trainer.
4.
Study the driving and vehicular laws,
regulations, etc, and understand them.
5.
Make it your lifestyle to wear your safety belt
whenever you are in a car, whether as a driver or a passenger.
6.
Avoid taking any form of chemicals or substance
like alcohol, drugs, marijuana, etc. These cause reactions in the brain, impair
judgment and slow reaction time.
7.
Allow only the approved number of passengers for
the car.
8.
Drive mostly in the day. The risk of crash is
three times higher at night time due to reduced vision
9.
Be cautious if you must drive at night as many
more people are likely to drive under influence at night.
10.
If you do
have to drive in bad weather or at night, ensure your lights (including fog
lights) work properly.
11.
Make sure your heating system is in full working
order too, demist your windscreen in
inclement weather condition
12.
Better yet, avoid poor weather conditions especially rainy,
snowy or icy conditions
13.
If you must use the cell phone pull safely over to
the right side of the road.
14.
Avoid faulty cars.
15.
Avoid any form of distraction when driving.
16.
Focus on the driving alone and do not multitask
17.
Be conscious of blind spots & adjust your
mirrors to see all areas.
18.
Make sure all tyres are fit for all weathers.
The tires should have the correct PSI for your vehicle and the hubcaps
and bolts are secure before driving. .
19.
Maintain scheduled maintenance religiously
20.
Engage in
defensive driving as other
drivers might not be keeping the rules
21.
Avoid driving when you are tired; it decreases
your alertness. In 2018, fatigue caused 62 fatal road collisions in the UK and
more than 1,500 road traffic accidents. Factor
in bad weather, freezing conditions and traffic volume to every journey and
always err on the side of caution by sticking to speed limits on every road.
22.
Change lanes cautiously seconds ahead using the
right indicators.
23.
Avoid the Fast lane if you are not driving fast
24.
Avoid driving when you are emotionally disturbed
25.
Drive within the approved speed limit
26.
If you drink , don’t drive and if you drive
don’t drink
27.
Obey red lights, Stop Signs and other road signs
especially bends, sharp curves, animal crossing signs, etc.
28.
Avoid tail gating allowing for one car length
behind a car for minimum of 10mph. Maintain at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you, and
longer if you’re in a heavier vehicle. Extend the timing when weather
conditions are bad.
29.
Drive easy and slow on ice and snow
30.
Be watchful of potholes and slow down
31.
Switch on your car’s lights driving at dusk or
dawn
32.
Drive with your hands in the 9 and 3 o’clock
position. Use both hands and keep one at
the 9 o’clock position and the other at the 3 o’clock position. This allows for
optimal control over the vehicle.
33.
When
driving at speed exceeding 100 mph, move up your seat close enough so your
wrist can comfortably rest on top of the steering wheel. This makes it easier
to control your car. .
34.
Keep your windshield from damage by rocks and
stones thrown up in the air by moving vehicles by keeping safe distance from
cars and trucks
35.
Don’t drive behind snow plow when they are
dropping salt or other substance. Some pieces may be big enough to cause chips and cracks
36.
Be cautious and avoid crashes at intersections
as the light turns from green to yellow. Look out for traffic dodgers
37.
Keep an eye on children. Young children haven’t
the road safety maturity as older kids, so when
you’re driving in a built-up area
or close to schools, always pay full attention to your surroundings.
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