Road Accidents
Faslyn Lim (07)Janice Kee (11)
Chua Wei Lun (27)
Causes
1. Distracted Driving-Talking on the cellphone-Sending a text message-Eating-Arguments/Loud chatting
2. Speeding- Ignoring the speed limit- The faster you drive, the later your
reaction will be to stop in time to prevent an auto accident
3. Drunk Driving- Drinking makes you lose focus and
to function properly- Is very dangerous when operating
a vehicle
4. Rain- Roads become slippery- Difficult for drivers to see the other cars- Causes vehicles to spin out of control
while braking
5. Running Red Lights- Red means stop- Drivers speed up when
they approach a yellow light
- People’s excuse to this – “being in a hurry”
Impacts
- Damage to the vehicle- Tangible costs (repair costs, medical
treatment, insurance costs)- Intangible costs (pain, suffering)- Hospitalization- Handicap- Death
Solutions
1. Education- Improving a training in driving
school- Teaching students in moral
subject at school- Giving more information about
road safety to everyone
3. Campaign- Organize campaigns
about road and traffic safety to raise moral and ethics among the citizens
2. Improving Road Conditions- Government should pay more attention
to the road surface and lighting at night- The authorities should put signs at
strategic locations to warn drivers
and be careful!
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