As our
dependence on transport is increasing for our ease, the risk of using it
without precautions is also affecting us. Every year almost more than one lakh
people die in road accidents. With the view of spreading awareness among people
regarding road safety, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways themed this
year's Road Safety campaign as 'Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha'.
On this
Road Safety let us know some of the basic reasons for road accidents and the negligence
we do with our safety:
Lane
Indiscipline
It is
in human nature that we don't like to wait, but is it okay for our safety? Lane
indiscipline is a very common reason that leads to road accidents. If the driver
tries to go out of bounds of his lane, they will crash into other risking
others life too.
Over
Speeding
The most
common reason for road accidents worldwide is over-speeding. When we go beyond
our speed limits, we invite the risk ourselves. Government data suggests that
over 70 percent of road accidents occur due to over-speeding. Injuries caused by road accidents are also major.
Drunk Driving
Driving
on the road means you are accountable for the life of those who are with you
along with those who are around you. Many cases 0of Drunk and driving are registered
every year. In this type of accident mostly the other person rather than the
driver lost their life.
Not following
the traffic rules
Wearing
seat belts or helmet is necessary for the safety concerns but people don't take
it seriously. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk while an accident. A helmet can
secure your life from mishappening.
Mobile
Phones
Mobile
Phones can also be considered as a very common reason for the road accidents. People
use mobile phones while driving or riding. Even people who are not on vehicles
use mobile phones and collide into cars or scooters. Some people also wear
headphones making them unable to hear the sounds near them.