Road Accidents Causes, Impacts & Solutions

Powerpoint presentation by my friends, Faslyn and Janice.

1. Road Accidents Faslyn Lim (07) Janice Kee (11) Chua Wei Lun (27)

2. Causes

3. Distracted Driving Talking on the cellphone Sending a text message Eating Arguments/Loud chatting

4. 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

5. 3. Drunk Driving Drinking makes you lose focus and to function properly Is very dangerous when operating a vehicle

6. 4. Rain Roads become slippery Difficult for drivers to see the other cars Causes vehicles to spin out of control while braking

7. 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”

8. Impacts

9. Damage to the vehicle Tangible costs (repair costs, medical treatment, insurance costs) Intangible costs (pain, suffering) Hospitalization Handicap Death

10. Solutions

11. Education Improving a training in driving school Teaching students in moral subject at school Giving more information about road safety to everyone

12. 3. Campaign Organize campaigns about road and traffic safety to raise moral and ethics among the citizens

13. 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

14. and be careful!