Arabia’s Number One Enemy: Traffic Accidents 1. INTRODUCTION Traffic Accidents are the main cause for the death and injury of many people and account for huge property damages in the world in general and developing countries in particular. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is no exception to this world-wide problem. Traffic accidents are in fact‚ the first major death rate in the country where 6‚485 citizens have died and more than 36‚000 were hurt in over 485‚000 traffic accidents during 2008 and 2009
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Every year hundreds of people die in car accidents as a result of bad driving. It is estimated that throughout the world‚ at least half a million people are killed and about 15 million injured on the roads each year. Most people suggest that we should do something to prevent the accidents and thus save many lives. Fortunately‚ society has become more life conscious‚ and over the last few years‚ people have become more aware of the reasons why they should drive more carefully. The facts that careless
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developing country. We have to face with many problems; one of which is traffic. Accident transport and the congestion of traffic are becoming serious day by day Traffic accidents in Vietnam have been increasing at the alarming growth rate in the recent years. In 2008‚ there are more than 10.000 dead. The number dead from traffic accidents is much more than the number dead of cancer. The main reason is poor awareness of traffic participants such as driving after drinking wine‚ not wearing helmets
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Traffic: A difficult question. Vietnam is a developing country. We have to face with many difficulties‚ and traffic is one of the most vital problems that should be solved immediately. Since accident transport and traffic congestion are becoming serious day by day is the real situation in our country‚ the Government has introduced a new law that is charging vehicles going into city. However‚ I believe that charging vehicles cannot solve traffic problems‚ but changing people awareness and improving
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It looked as if a storm was approaching. I was standing at a cross-road traffic junction‚ waiting to cross the road. I have always observed that particular cross-road to be extremely busy‚ with vehicles constantly on the move. I was headed towards the bus stop across the street‚ so I turned in the opposite direction of the cross-road to see if my bus was coming. As I turned back to have a look at the cross-road‚ I saw a flashy yellow sports car trying to beat the red light. Before I knew it‚ I heard
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BAYESIAN MODELLING OF DRIVER ERROR-CAUSED TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN METRO MANILA ABSRACT Filipinos have been known to be one of the most reckless drivers in the world. The Philippine government has been continuously reminding the public to drive safely and avoid reckless driving but the lack of discipline and complete disregard of traffic rules have led wasted time to destruction of both property and life. This study aims to aid in formulating traffic road policies in the busiest roads in the
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An Accident A few years ago I received my dream car‚ a dark blue 1967 Ford Mustang with a 302 V-8 engine. Every time I turned the key I was able to hear that engine purr just like a kitten resting on your lap and could feel the glass packs‚ upgraded mufflers that cause the engine’s sound to amplify‚ rumble the seats and just add to that lovely sound that could be heard up to a mile away‚ which I’m sure the neighbors didn’t like. The best feeling I could have was when I was on the back roads far
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Such is the mystery of God. Accident is accident. There is no explanation for it. It is God’s monopoly. Accident may be minor or major. It may leave you with slight injury; it may take away your life; or it may hurt you grievously. The accident that I met: Once I happened to meet an accident. It was a street accident. I caused me serious fracture at my backbone. My skull was also greatly wounded at its right side. I was completely senseless just after the accident occurred. When I got back my
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I guess it was bound to happen one day‚ but I really never thought it would happen to me. No one wants it to happen‚ but it came at the moment where I least expected it. Was it a near death experience? No‚ it was my first car accident. “Be careful and pay attention when you’re driving.” Said my dad. He always worries about things. I said‚ “I will‚ don’t worry I have everything under control.” I sort of chuckled in my head‚ thinking what’s the worst thing that could happen? I was only going down
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mother to pick me up. Somehow‚ I knew she would be late. I looked around‚ feeling bored. Everything looked normal until I saw a form one boy‚ itching to dash across the street. Cars honked mercilessly‚ motorcyclists weaved in and out of the traffic. Out of a sudden‚ he dashed across the street. I yelled at him to stop but he did not hear me. It happened so quickly. Unfortunately‚ a motorcyclist was coming with lightning speed. The rider braked immediately when he saw the boy. It was too late
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