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Today I am Telling you how we can safe our own and other's lives from Road Accidents. Every day when we go to schools, offices or markets we have to use roads and pass through traffic. You must have noticed that sometimes people violate traffic laws such as over speeding, seat belts, and passing through red signals. This makes our roads insecure and unsafe. Majority of victims of road accidents, unfortunately, are young people below 30 years of age. More over, indiscipline on roads leads to traffic jams which reflect negatively on us as a nation.
The question is whether the number of accidents can be reduced? The answer is yes- if we recognize road safety as a social issue we can over come this problem. The research shows that almost 80% of traffic accidents take place due to mistake of drivers.
Main causes of accidents are:
- Over Speeding and rash Driving
- Use of Mobile Phones while Driving
- Not wearing seat belts
- Not wearing safety Helmet
- Violating Traffic signals
- Violating Lane Discipline
- Violating Traffic signs
1. Over Speeding and rash driving
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Over speeding is most crucial factor in road accidents. Speed limits are specified for different roads. the drivers are required to drive their vehicles within given speed limits and should reduce speed near Schools, Colleges, Hospitals and urban areas. Violations of prescribed speed limits not only endangers lives of road users but can also invoke penalties and legal action under traffic laws.
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2. Use of mobile phones while driving
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Using Mobile Phone while driving is a dangerous act which can cause serious accidents. it Diverts driver's attention. we should avoid using mobile phones while driving and discourage others from doing it as it is forbidden under traffic laws.
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3. Not wearing seat belts
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wearing seat belts by drivers and passengers in vehicle can save lives. During an accident, seat belt can reduce the risk of fatal injuries by
50-60%. Non wearing of seat belts is punishable under traffic laws. we must, therefore, always wear seat belts before starting our journey.
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4. Not wearing safety
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Many students use motorcycles/cycles for going to their institutions but often they do not put on safety Helmets. wearing helmet gives protection against sever Helmet gives protection against sever head and face injuries in case of an accident and increases the chances of survival by 80%.
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5. Violating traffic signals
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Traffic signals are important tools to manage the traffic. it is mandatory to stop on a red signal. passing a red signal is a serious violation of traffic laws and we should never commit it. we should also respect and obey the police officers manually managing the traffic.
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6. Violating lane discipline
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A road is divided in lanes through road markings (white lines). Lanes are meant to maintain traffic discipline. we should keep in a particular
lane and indicate properly before we change lane. Lane straddling may cause serious accident and invoke fine under traffic laws. Extreme left lane is for heavy and slow moving vehicles and extreme right Lane is for overtaking.
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7. Violating traffic signs
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Traffic signs on side carry important information and other's violating these signs can be potentially dangerous for ourselves as well as others.
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By observing traffic laws we can avoid road accidents, save precious lives and improve our country's image. Traffic discipline reflects the civility of a society so we should prove ourselves as a law abiding and responsible nation.
