The use of mobile phones while driving has its monstrous consequences. This is because driving is a serious business which requires 100% concentration. Since nobody can do two things at the same time with the same level of efficiency, motorists are prohibited from engaging, while the vehicle is on motion on anything which will prevent the motorists from holding the steering with both hands. One of such is driving and phoning.
Distress calls have great destabilizing effect on people emotion and psyche. Exciting calls may also create some negative impulses. The motorists and passengers who are unfortunate enough to be caught in this web of one man’s momentary loss of concentration may be the next patient in the hospital wards, that is on the grounds that they survive at all.
Recent research findings indicates that a driver who indulges in the use of phone while driving is worse in terms of his response to an accident than one who has alcohol above the approved legal limit. Even the use of Bluetooth headset which enables you hold the steering with hands would not alter the fact that you will be severely distracted. The use of hands free according to the Transport Research Laboratory makes drivers four times more likely to have an accident with concentration levels reduced for 10-minutes after the call had ended. The report indicates that drivers making hands free calls have slower reaction times than those than those above the legal limit.
Fatigue-Do you know that globally fatigue remains a hidden killer. Many have died in the name of tyre burst, speed, dangerous overtaking when in actual fact the real factor may have been fatigue that was ignored as nothing serious. What really is fatigue? Rogets 11, The New Thesaurus defines fatigue as the condition of being extremely tired. A combination of any of the following warning signs means the driver is becoming fatigued: yawning, eyes feeling sore or heavy, vision starting to blur, day-dreaming, thinking of everything else but not driving, not concentrating, becoming impatience, reactions seem slow, speed creeps up and down, making poor gear changes, wandering over the centre lines or onto the road edge, feeling stiff or cramped, you seeing things ,you feel hungry or thirsty, you have difficulties keeping your head up or eyes open, you hear a droning or humming in your ears, you don’t notice a vehicle until it overtakes you. When you see these signs, please don’t ignore them. Don’t plead the blood or start binding the devil.
Recent research findings indicates that a driver who indulges in the use of phone while driving is worse in terms of his response to an accident than one who has alcohol above the approved legal limit. Even the use of Bluetooth headset which enables you hold the steering with hands would not alter the fact that you will be severely distracted. The use of hands free according to the Transport Research Laboratory makes drivers four times more likely to have an accident with concentration levels reduced for 10-minutes after the call had ended. The report indicates that drivers making hands free calls have slower reaction times than those than those above the legal limit.
Fatigue-Do you know that globally fatigue remains a hidden killer. Many have died in the name of tyre burst, speed, dangerous overtaking when in actual fact the real factor may have been fatigue that was ignored as nothing serious. What really is fatigue? Rogets 11, The New Thesaurus defines fatigue as the condition of being extremely tired. A combination of any of the following warning signs means the driver is becoming fatigued: yawning, eyes feeling sore or heavy, vision starting to blur, day-dreaming, thinking of everything else but not driving, not concentrating, becoming impatience, reactions seem slow, speed creeps up and down, making poor gear changes, wandering over the centre lines or onto the road edge, feeling stiff or cramped, you seeing things ,you feel hungry or thirsty, you have difficulties keeping your head up or eyes open, you hear a droning or humming in your ears, you don’t notice a vehicle until it overtakes you. When you see these signs, please don’t ignore them. Don’t plead the blood or start binding the devil.
Once fatigue sets in, there is little you can do about it except stop as soon as possible and take a break. Fatigue is caused by lack of sleep or unbroken sleep. Alcohol and some medications can also cause sleepiness. Although the need for sleep varies among individuals, sleeping eight hours in a 24hour period is common.
The effect of sleep loss builds up. Regularly losing 1 to 2 hours sleep a night can create a sleep debt and lead to chronic sleepiness over time. Just being in bed doesn’t mean a person has had enough sleep. Disrupted sleep has the same effect as lack of sleep. Illness, noise; activity can interrupt and reduce the amount and quality of sleep.
The effect of sleep loss builds up. Regularly losing 1 to 2 hours sleep a night can create a sleep debt and lead to chronic sleepiness over time. Just being in bed doesn’t mean a person has had enough sleep. Disrupted sleep has the same effect as lack of sleep. Illness, noise; activity can interrupt and reduce the amount and quality of sleep.
R.A.I.D.S-Road Accident Immunity Delusion Syndrome. RAIDS is a deadly disease that afflicts you when you disobey traffic rules and regulations; when your vehicle is not properly maintained; when you exude over exuberance and arrogance; when you are over confident behind the wheels; when you depend on charms for survival when driving and when you do not have consideration for other road users. You must therefore note these and take the necessary precautions such as ensuring your vehicle is well maintained, that you respect other road users and comply with all traffic regulations, amongst others.
Defensive driving. Defensive driving is a form of training that goes beyond mastery of the rules of the road and the basic mechanics of driving. It aims at reducing risk of driving by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or mistakes of others. It identifies others as mad while only you are sane. I never saw him is the most common excuse heard after a crash. Virtually all collisions involve inattention on the part of one or both drivers.
Defensive driving. Defensive driving is a form of training that goes beyond mastery of the rules of the road and the basic mechanics of driving. It aims at reducing risk of driving by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or mistakes of others. It identifies others as mad while only you are sane. I never saw him is the most common excuse heard after a crash. Virtually all collisions involve inattention on the part of one or both drivers.
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