Question

Write an article on the causes of road accidents and the solutions

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, India accounts for about 12.5% of road accidents worldwide. The number of road fatalities is more than 1.45 lakhs in a year and one accident occurs every four minutes The numbers are alarming. As the number of vehicles has increased on Indian roads, the number of road accidents and fatalities has also gone up. Some common causes which lead to road accidents involve the following –

1. Speeding – driving at very high speed levels for seeking thrill or to reach somewhere quickly

2. Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs

3. Talking on the phone when driving the vehicle

4. Violating safety rules like not wearing helmets when driving bikes or not wearing seatbelts in cars

5. Violating traffic rules – not stopping the vehicle on ‘red’ traffic light, driving the opposite way in one-way lanes, etc.

6. Giving your vehicle to minors who have no driving license and experience to drive the vehicle safely

Any of these reasons can result in a major accident which would not only cause severe injuries and/or death to you, it would also damage the vehicle involved.

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