- Speeding: Many drivers ignore the speed limit that is given on the specific road eg. 50, 60 , 40 etc. Speeding is one of the number causes of road and traffic related injuries as it is one of the easiest ways to cause an accident not only does speeding slow reaction timing often fatalities caused by speeding are much worse.
- Drink driving: 31% of driving fatalities are caused by drink driving. Safe driving requires the driver to be alert and for the driver to be able to make quick decisions whereas alcohol does the opposite to the body as it makes the body slow the reaction time slows down , images become blurry, concentration and coordination levels go down and etc. all of these
Factors combined can cause a major accident.
Distracted …show more content…
Many drivers are reckless and impatient and due to this, accident are caused on the road by to following basic rules such as checking your mirrors, not stopping at the right distances underestimating the distance of which they need to stop at ignoring the safety laws of driving, changing lanes in hurry, tailgating, speeding and etc.
Discuss the consequences of unsafe road use behaviour for individuals and the community:
There are many different consequences amongst with unsafe driving, these may involve
- Injury: serious injury can be initiated due to unsafe driving. All car crashes are different because of that the severity of the injury varies ‘Major traumas’ rate at of 15% due to car crashes ‘Head injuries’ are 39% , two thirds of people are suffering from ‘ chest injuries’. Front on crashes typically suffer from chest, and lower abdominal injuries and injuries in the lower limbs – pelvis, legs, limbs.
Side on crashes relatively cause less serious injuries with injuries in the upper body head, arms, and legs as with side on crashes you are most likely to be hit on door or top panel.
Rear crashes you usually suffer in the chest, head and …show more content…
Socio-cultural:
• socio cultural factors, eg family,
• peers, gender, culture
Socioeconomic level: The socio-economic condition of a family may affect the possibilities of a young child or adult to be involved in reckless driving and or a fatal crash, being killed or injured on the road, those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds as they are at a much greater risk. Those from lower socio-economic backgrounds as they cannot afford things such as car insurance, a safe vehicle without any defaults, proper driving lasses and proper knowledge of road safety and basic road rules.
Peer influence As younger children turn to reach their teens and begin their journey to adolescent peer influence becomes a major part of their everyday life aside from the biggest influence in their life from their parents. During this time of their life influences from peers is the prime source of their behaviours, teens are lead by what is considered the ‘norm’ in their age and society. Many teens get peer pressured to ‘ speed’ or ‘ be cool’ and so be accepted they may make inappropriate
- Drink driving: 31% of driving fatalities are caused by drink driving. Safe driving requires the driver to be alert and for the driver to be able to make quick decisions whereas alcohol does the opposite to the body as it makes the body slow the reaction time slows down , images become blurry, concentration and coordination levels go down and etc. all of these
Factors combined can cause a major accident.
Distracted …show more content…
Many drivers are reckless and impatient and due to this, accident are caused on the road by to following basic rules such as checking your mirrors, not stopping at the right distances underestimating the distance of which they need to stop at ignoring the safety laws of driving, changing lanes in hurry, tailgating, speeding and etc.
Discuss the consequences of unsafe road use behaviour for individuals and the community:
There are many different consequences amongst with unsafe driving, these may involve
- Injury: serious injury can be initiated due to unsafe driving. All car crashes are different because of that the severity of the injury varies ‘Major traumas’ rate at of 15% due to car crashes ‘Head injuries’ are 39% , two thirds of people are suffering from ‘ chest injuries’. Front on crashes typically suffer from chest, and lower abdominal injuries and injuries in the lower limbs – pelvis, legs, limbs.
Side on crashes relatively cause less serious injuries with injuries in the upper body head, arms, and legs as with side on crashes you are most likely to be hit on door or top panel.
Rear crashes you usually suffer in the chest, head and …show more content…
Socio-cultural:
• socio cultural factors, eg family,
• peers, gender, culture
Socioeconomic level: The socio-economic condition of a family may affect the possibilities of a young child or adult to be involved in reckless driving and or a fatal crash, being killed or injured on the road, those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds as they are at a much greater risk. Those from lower socio-economic backgrounds as they cannot afford things such as car insurance, a safe vehicle without any defaults, proper driving lasses and proper knowledge of road safety and basic road rules.
Peer influence As younger children turn to reach their teens and begin their journey to adolescent peer influence becomes a major part of their everyday life aside from the biggest influence in their life from their parents. During this time of their life influences from peers is the prime source of their behaviours, teens are lead by what is considered the ‘norm’ in their age and society. Many teens get peer pressured to ‘ speed’ or ‘ be cool’ and so be accepted they may make inappropriate