Incidents of road accidents have been on the rise recently. Reported incidents of road accidents that have killed people have increased across the globe. Additionally, the economic cost of such incidents from another part of the shocking revelations. This has also had an impact on the economic loss that can be associated with the accidents. The reports above point to the fact that people now need to more concerned about their safety on the roads. A deliberate effort by all road users to stay safe on the roads would work miraculously in saving more lives from being lost on the roads. Below is a brief highlight about road carnage details you need to be armed with.
Among the shocking revelations is that more than 1.25 million lives are claimed by road accidents globally every year. This number includes both drivers and other road users. Such information shows that all are at risk of falling a victim of road carnage. As a result, it implies that all road users should take a deliberate effort to uphold road safety and careful use of the road. As a driver, you should be mindful of other road users by making sure that you are certain that the road is clear before you decide to cross or make a sudden turn.
Another fact that is worth noting is that a big number of road deaths are results of drunk driving. Globally, the total number of road deaths due to drunk driving is on a high. From this fact, one can see how alcohol can be a true killer of road users. The fact that drinking leads to impaired judgment means that drunk driving will put you in a precarious situation that can lead to a road accident. There should be a personal conviction to avoid driving when drunk to help save on unnecessary deaths. There is also a need to make drivers scared of drunk driving through the use of hefty fines and severe punishments.
Equally important to note is the fact that one out of every seven drivers don’t wear their seatbelts when driving. Failure to wear seatbelts has claimed a significant number of drivers. When in a moving car, your body will be at speed similar to that of the car. In the event that the car gets involved in an accident that causes it to stop, your body will be thrown out of the car due to lack of restriction by the seatbelt.
Lastly, it should be noted that deaths in people between ages 15 and 19 are majorly due to road accidents. Teen drivers are the group of drivers who are exposed to more risks on the road. This group of drivers are mostly inexperienced and are not cautious of the safety moves that can help them avoid causing road accidents.