Question

the name of the course is road traffic injuries and prevention disabilities

Q. 1. Give a brief explanation on which are the 10 Risk factors influencing crash involvement?                                                                                                                     (Points: 7.5)

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Q. 2. What are the principles or rules are manage the risk exposure through transport and land-use policies?

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Answer 1

Answer: Nowadays the accidents are very common and it is an issue of major concern. There are many factors which contribute crash. Some of the factors influencing crash involvement are:

The excessive and uncontrolled speed of the vehicle.

1. People driving after the consumption of alcohol, medicinal or recreational drugs etc.
2. Using unknown path for driving or being a vulnerable road user in urban and residential areas
3. Sometimes it is not only the mistake of driver but also many other problems can take place in the vehicle such as brake fail, handling and maintenance.
4. People having poor eyesight are responsible for the crash.
5. Poor road or defects in road design, which can also lead to unsafe behaviour by
6. road users
7. Economic factors which includes the level of economic development and social deprivation
8. Low visibility due to darkness on the road.
9. Sometimes due to fatigue many accidents take place.
10. Lack of concentration

Answer: The very first safety precaution is wearing helmet while riding the two-wheelers whereas wearing seat belt while driving car as the effectiveness of seat-belts depends upon the type and severity of the crash and it protects the driver from the jerk and injury. There should be proper street lights and alcohol test should be done by the police while on the road checking post. The roads should be maintained.
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