Are You Driving Safely?
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In most cases of car accidents, driver error and negligence are considered as the usual cause. Majority of which either resulted to injuries or fatalities. This compels the authorities to enact laws and conduct road safety campaigns. But despite of the government’s effort to lessen the occurrence of these unlikely road incidents, still, these continue to ruin the lives of the victims and their families. The following are some examples of such neglectful acts which are attributed to the growing number of car crash incidence.
1) Ignoring traffic control devices and warnings – these acts of negligence often put very risky setting for the motorists especially for those who are in their proper road tracks. Failing to yield or give way or stop when the red light is on, commonly results to “T-bone collision” wherein a vehicle strikes the door of another vehicle. In this particular case, the chances of incurring serious physical injuries or even fatality are quite high. This is because, in perpendicular collisions, the car safety devices such as seatbelts and airbags are designed to deal with front-end collisions and may not have much use in these types of impact. This is why the motorists should follow the traffic devices and warnings, especially in intersections, to avoid being involved in road disasters.
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In most cases of car accidents, driver error and negligence are considered as the usual cause. Majority of which either resulted to injuries or fatalities. This compels the authorities to enact laws and conduct road safety campaigns. But despite of the government’s effort to lessen the occurrence of these unlikely road incidents, still, these continue to ruin the lives of the victims and their families. The following are some examples of such neglectful acts which are attributed to the growing number of car crash incidence.
1) Ignoring traffic control devices and warnings – these acts of negligence often put very risky setting for the motorists especially for those who are in their proper road tracks. Failing to yield or give way or stop when the red light is on, commonly results to “T-bone collision” wherein a vehicle strikes the door of another vehicle. In this particular case, the chances of incurring serious physical injuries or even fatality are quite high. This is because, in perpendicular collisions, the car safety devices such as seatbelts and airbags are designed to deal with front-end collisions and may not have much use in these types of impact. This is why the motorists should follow the traffic devices and warnings, especially in intersections, to avoid being involved in road disasters.
2) Passing and turning dangerously – this takes place when a vehicle driver attempts to pass the other vehicle in front of him on shoulder, in a strictly “no passing zone.” These zone warnings are very much seen on curved roads wherein the vehicles on the opposite track may not have a complete view on the other. On the other hand the attempt to make a turn from the incorrect lane or abrupt reduction of speed on the roads might as well result to vehicular accidents.
3) Driving on the wrong track – whether it is intentionally done or not, passing on the wrong side or one-way road definitely endangers both the unruly and the disciplined driver.
4) Unfocused driving – reading road maps and other materials, using a cell phone, changing CD’s or chatting with the other passengers… Doing other things while driving may disrupt the driver’s concentration.
5) Insufficient and improper maintenance – failure to do engine and overall vehicle check-up before traveling may lead to vehicle malfunctions on the roads. The drivers then must ensure that the engine, particularly the break, is functioning well before using the vehicle to avoid being engaged in an accident.
The law certainly prohibits these acts. Thus, if ever a driver has caused damages to other people due to these misdemeanors, he can be charged accordingly by their victims. And as for the victims, it is highly recommended to seek the assistance of a competent car accident lawyer to ensure that their rights will be protected. An expert legal counsel may also help them recover monetary damages to cover their expenses in medical treatment and other damages which resulted from the accident.