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Road accidents are rarely accidental.
Road accidents occur merely due to carelessness.
Disregard or non-obedience of the rules or codes causes road accidents
Road accidents can be avoided or minimized to a great extent if…..…the driver is trained , attentive, fit, devoted and knowledgeable on the professional matters
TRUE OR FALSE
CAUSES OF ROAD ACCIDENTSDriver Condition
Vehicle Condition
Road Condition
Traffic Condition
Weather [email protected] BS Psychology 8th Semester VU
Untrained driver
Mentally and physically unfit
If the driver is sick
If the driver is tired
Driving under the influence of intoxicants
Driver Condition
Driver Condition - Distraction
Distraction means anything that causes the drivers to take their attention away from driving, take their eyes off the road or take their hands off the wheel
Three types of distraction:
Visual (eyes off the road)Manual (hands off the wheel)Cognitive (mind not on driving)
Multitasking – Human Brain
Human brains do not perform two tasks at same time
Brain handles tasks sequentially
Brain switches between one task and another
When people do two tasks at the same time (driving and using a cell phone) causing brain to shift focus
Should we …… while driving?
eat, drink or smoke
do other tasks as talking or make up etc.
read the paper
text or call on the cell phone
Vehicle Condition
Mechanically unfit vehicle
(Brakes, Engine, Suspension ti-rod etc.)
Physically unfit vehicle
(Body,Tyre Condition, Mirrors, Screens etc.)
Electrically unfit vehicle
( Head/Back/Brake Lights, indicators etc.)
Bumps, ditches on road
Improper turns
Sharp edges of cat-eyes
Blind turns
Sign boards
Road Condition
Over speeding Road rage Careless driving Improper use of indicators Improper Head lights Over loadingIgnoring traffic signsWrong overtakingWrong parking
Traffic Condition
Weather Condition
Snow and ice
Windy weather
Fog
Rain
Hot weather
You must wear a seat belt while driving
Use of seat belt protects from :-
Sudden application of brakes The unforeseen event of an accident
Seat belt
Wearing a Seat belt saves lives
64 km/h
80 km/h
96 km/h
112 km/h
40ft 80ft= 120ft
50ft 127ft= 175ft
60ft 184ft
70ft 245ft
= 240ft
= 315ft
Thinking Distance Braking Distance
Safe distances
Must ride with due care & attention.
Wear a helmet of good quality.
Helmet is also necessary for pillion riders.
Do not carry more than one passenger.
Avoid to wear long clothing while riding.
Motor cyclist
How to walk
Always walk on footpath.
Walk on the right hand side of the road.
Walk as close as possible to the side of the road.
Use clothes having reflectors or bright colour at night.
Be aware of EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
Safe points for road crossing
1 Over Head Bridge 1 Over Head Bridge 2 Under Pass 2 Under Pass
3 Pelican Crossing3 Pelican Crossing 5 Zebra Crossing5 Zebra Crossing
4 Traffic 4 Traffic
SignalSignal
Let’s stop
it here
