Traffic Accidents The world of today has a lot of accidents for many reasons‚ such as car accidents‚ fire accidents‚ or water accidents. Accidents are very common in big cities as there are many modes of transport and road are narrow and overcrowded. We hear of them and read about them in newspapers almost daily. There are few causes of traffic accidents. In Malaysia‚ one of the surest means of putting into practice the "Rakyat Diutamakan" (People First) policy of our prime minister is through
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highest road traffic accident rate worldwide with over 140000 deaths annually‚ beating even China. Every hour nearly 14 lives are lost due to road accidents. Most accidents occur during peak hours considered an ‘unsafe’ or dangerous time due to complex flow pattern of vehicular traffic. Thus traffic engineers have to undertake a big responsibility of providing safe traffic movements to the road users and ensure their safety. Road accidents cannot be totally prevented but by suitable traffic engineering
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Disobeying traffic controls (lights and/or signs) accounts for about 9% of traffic fatalities. Failing to yield right-of-way represents about 8% of traffic fatalities. The Top 5 Driver Distractions Outside person/object or event Adjusting radio/cassette/CD Other occupant Unknown distraction Object moving within the vehicle The Top 5 Acts of Aggressive Driving Tailgating or flashing high-beams Passing on the shoulder Speeding 20km over the limit Getting frustrated in traffic Making rude
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Traffic in the cities. Evaluation Argument Essay A paper submitted to Webber International University In partial fulfillment for the Bachelor of Science degree in Management. By: Miguel Zapatero Date: March 20‚ 2013 Course: ENG1113 Semester: Spring 2013 Instructor: Dr. Pat Nickell Paper: 4 During these holidays we have in the spring‚ spring break‚ I made a road trip with my friends through several cities and states of the U.S. coast
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Many people in the economy today should be aware of distractions that cause most common traffic accidents. Most traffic accidents are caused by the use of the cell phone‚ the use of the car system‚ and the way the driver feels while driving a vehicle. The most common traffic accidents are caused by distractions. First‚ the most common traffic accident is the use of the cell phone while driving. While driving‚ answering a phone call could be troublesome. For example‚ Someone calls‚ then the driver
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distances need to be doubled. Be cautious on shaded spots‚ bridges‚ overpasses and intersections. These are areas where ice is likely to form first or be the most slippery‚ because the shiny ice surface has either been polished by previous vehicle traffic‚ or a thin layer of water covers the melting ice below. Allow more distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead -- usually six to eight seconds. If your vehicle skids‚ don’t hit the brakes! Ease off the accelerator and steer slightly
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In most large cities‚ the traffic congestion has arisen as a major concern for the individual and public. In this essay‚ I will analyze the underlying reasons for the issue and put forward suggestions on how to tackle it. The overload of traffic volume on the road is mainly triggered by a number of reasons. First and foremost‚ in some highly developed cities‚ the number of car owners has surged over the past few years because of the promotion in people’s life standards. However‚ the construction
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Driving Safety Precaution Tips By: Niru Prasad‚ M.D. The Silent Causes of Traffic Death and How to Avoid Them Motor vehicle accidents account for the majority of accidental death in all age groups‚ however‚ it is more common in teenage drivers and in any driver with alcohol or drug abuse. Some of the common causes are: a. Careless driving. b
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Ever had to sit in a traffic jam with absolutely nothing to do? I can almost bet you have!They are inevitable and can sneak up on you anytime‚ catching you unawares and unprepared. Most of the time you just sit and sit and watch as time moves forward at a faster pace than what you normally expect it to‚ because most of the time‚ we’re always in a hurry when we hit traffic jams and time always seems to move faster‚ and later through the day we find ourselves pressed for time. Most of the time
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