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New statistics released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) have revealed that the amount of non-fatal accidents has gone down by 12 per cent in comparison to the same period of the previous year. Around 920 non-fatalities due to accidents at work were reported to the Department of Social Security during the first three months of the year.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was founded in 1980 by Candy Lightner, whose daughter was tragically killed by a drunk driver who was a repeat offender. The goal of MADD was to reduce drunk driving traffic fatalities and the organization has been highly effective in raising public disapproval of drunk driving. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Each year, there are approximately 500,000 accidents in the United States involving large trucks/tractor- trailers, with 5,000 fatalities. In fact, 1 out of 8 traffic fatalities in America is due to a collision with a truck. Virtually all of these deaths and injuries are restricted to the passengers of the cars struck by tractor-trailers, while the truck drivers usually escaped unscathed.
Yet another pedestrian has been hit and killed while crossing the street in Seattle. Are the streets safe for pedestrians? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Rollovers account for approximately 10,000 traffic fatalities each year. And 59 percent of all crash deaths in sports utilities occur in rollover accidents. To raise auto survival rate, study suggests automakers should manufacture stronger roofs.
Our children bring us great joy - first words, first steps, and first days of school, to name a few. Our children also bring us great worries and expenses, many of which are preventable. An event that brings us both worries and expenses is when our teenagers begin to drive.
Large trucks account for a disproportionately large share of traffic deaths based on miles traveled. The fatal crash rate for large trucks is 50 percent greater than the rate for all vehicles on the roads. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Following some basic tips on safety saves thousands of lives on American roads and it can be your life we're talking about. You'll be amazed how many accidents and fatalities can be avoided if all drivers use seatbelts, stick to defensive style of driving, stay cautious and simply follow the traffic rules.
As per studies carried out by NHTSA in 2006, Alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents under influence of alcohol kill someone every 31 minutes and injure someone every two minutes in US alone. Related Article Tags: , ,
Air travel is considered the safest mode of transportation. However, when aviation accident occurs, it often results to fatalities of most, if not all, of the passengers.
The prevailing dangers on our roadways are in fact the most dreaded cause of car collisions and accidents that lead to serious injuries and fatalities among the victims.
To show the overwhelming number of car accidents and casualties in the roads of U.S., here are some relevant statistics that would inform you how frequent a car crash occurs.
Mandatory alcoholism treatment for people incarcerated for alcohol-related offenses and significant changes in our attitudes toward drinking alcohol, when added to the current anti-drunk driving campaigns and laws, are likely to make a major impact on reducing the number of people in our society who die in alcohol-related traffic accidents. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Recent media attention on the number of highway fatalities caused by semi-trucks has many people asking whether our roads are indeed 'safe.' A fully loaded truck, like the one that slammed into the back of another truck on California's I-5 last month can do an intense amount of damage. In that particular accident, three people were killed and at least ten more injured when the truck entering the 550-foot underpass crashed into the truck in front, causing a massive pile-up and ultimately, an explosion. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Should Florida enact laws that limit or ban the use of cell phones while driving? Or should the government stay out of it allowing High School Drivers Education Programs, Defensive Driving Schools and Public Service Announcements to educate citizens. Is using a cell phone while driving a “fundamental right”? Or is it a significant Safety Risk that the government has a responsibility to regulate. Related Article Tags: , ,
A child safety seat inspection and installation fair would be held this coming Sunday, June 25th. This event would all be part of the campaign towards the reduction of fatalities among children. This kind of event is indeed very beneficial for the driving public, especially to those drivers who have children as their passengers. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
One of the simplest ways to increase traffic is to build a web site, which is appealing and interesting to others. Have you tried writing articles? You can use article submission software to submit those articles to hundreds of directories. The simplest way to increase traffic is to produce a web page that people want to view, and this takes work. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Online Traffic School hosts a range of online courses on defensive driving, basic driver improvement, point reduction, traffic school and corporate fleet. Related Article Tags: , ,
Traffic is the lifeline of all online business. Whether you are selling a product, or doing affiliate marketing, providing an information site earning money from Adsense or just a blog sharing some thoughts, you want to have traffic viewing your website. You create a website because you want people to see it. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Every year, the United States Coast Guard compiles information regarding boating accidents in the United States. These studies are very comprehensive and are based on accident reports filed by boaters who have been involved in boating accidents. There are certain regulations that the USCG has set forth regarding the reporting of a boating accident. Related Article Tags: , ,
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