Safety driving

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Traffic accidents

Number of vehicles on the road has been increasing rapidly since the introduction of open economy. Similar to that traffic accidents also increased. According to the 2009 Police statistics 2400 people died and more than 25000 injured due to automobile accidents and more than half of the incidents involved motor cycles.  http://www.police.lk/divisions/traffic_statistics.asp

Most of these deaths and accidents could have been avoided if the drivers, passengers and the pedestrians were vigilant enough to follow the road rules and speed limits.

Motor cycle safety

Motor cyclists have higher chance to be injured as they are directly subjected to the force of impact and to lose balance and fall in an accident. But most of them drive carelessly crossing lines and overtaking very closely to other vehicles. Although motor cycles are meant for two, it is not uncommon to see 3-4 people on a cycle. Some carries infants on the back of the bike without proper guard. In away motor cycle is an efficient method of transport but the riders should take steps to achieve maximum safety.

Speed

Our road system is not always convenient, broken edges, holes, large gutters and bumps can be seen even in Type A roads. Therefore drivers should not exceed the speed beyond their control to expect the unexpected and react to minimize the damage. Your speed limit depends on the ability, health, weather, road and the condition of the vehicle and it may below the general speed limits displayed by the road side. The use of seat belts can protect you from severe injuries by preventing passengers throwing out from the vehicle. Therefore use them whenever available. Dot let children move around while going in a vehicle, put seat belts if available or hold them securely. 

Pedestrians

Not all of the accidents occurred due to fault of the drivers, pedestrians also have a major role to play. I have seen people crossing the road at the yellow lines before on comings vehicles have stoped. It is good if you cross at pedestrian crossing, but always communicate with the oncoming vehicles. Signal them that you are going to cross. Remember significant number of accidents had been occurred on the pedestrian crossing.

Using mobile phones

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Apart from drunk and driving use of mobile phone while driving is the new culprit which is unfavorable for road safety. Drivers who are busy and need to answer phone call without stopping the vehicle, please use hand free devise for safety of all. However texting or  finding contact numbers should be totally avoided while driving.

Give others a chance

Finally be patient, Just think that everyone has to use the road, not only you and try to give others a chance without rushing for no reason. Slow down at pedestrian crossings, if someone wants to change the track give him a chance. Strictly abide the road rules. You can be happy for helping others.