Guidelines for Traffic AccidentIn Brazil more than 40,000 people lose their lives annually in traffic accidents, but it is believed that these figures are higher because the statistics are flawed. All roads in Sao Paulo in 2001 there were 61,000 accidents with 2,300 deaths and 23,000 people seriously injured. Until February 15 703 people have died in federal highways, the result of 13,400 accidents. Worldwide traffic to claiming lives, but the numbers are alarming Brazilian and fire in front of any country in the world.
COMMON CAUSES OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Human error, worldwide, is responsible for more than 90% of recorded accidents. Main determinants of fatal imprudence in Brazil: in order of incidence:
Excessive speed;
Driving under the influence of alcohol;
Sufficient distance from the vehicle front;
Disregarding traffic signals;
Driving under the influence of drugs.
Determinants of indiscretions:
Impunity / poor legislation;
Inspection corrupt and without character education;
Low educational level and social
Low appreciation of life;
Lack of community spirit, and exacerbation of individualistic;
Use of the vehicle as a demonstration of power and virility.
HUMAN ELEMENT IN DIRECTION
The motor vehicle as any other machine, requires that human beings are mentally and technically qualified to operate it safely. The average citizen does not have any machine or device that gives you the feeling of so much power. An individual with a high value imported car can make all kinds of offense just to satisfy his ego, while an individual with old car and low value can make the same types of violations also to satisfy his ego.
In today's world the motor vehicle is cheaper and easier than the ordinary citizen has to pour your emotional state, either for good or for evil. As in developing countries (up to the very nature of underdevelopment) the number of people with the emotional state toward negative actions is very large, therefore the traffic turns into carnage.
The speed fascinates the human being, about to run just for the pleasure of running, even that has no purpose to be served.
For a person to respond adequately to a given stimulus, it needs to be "alert", otherwise it may cause an accident. This state of "alert" is affected by many factors, causing people to respond with more or less quickly in emergencies.
The time interval between the recognition of a dangerous situation and action to respond to this situation is called reaction time, and depends on the physical condition and emotional state of the individual.
The mean reaction time for a young person in good health is approximately 0.75 seconds. This is about the time that the brain needs to process the information you're getting and setting an action.
Factors influencing the reaction time:
Definitive age, physical disability (vision, hearing, paralysis, etc.).
Temporary: temporary illness (common cold, headache etc..) Alcohol, drugs, medication, emotional state
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS - can slow the reaction time considerably. The American statistics indicate traffic accidents in which alcohol is involved in almost 50% of fatal accidents. Some experts indicate that depending on the person, just two glasses of beer can do to increase your reaction time to 2 seconds.
EMOTIONAL STATE - also can slow reflexes and reaction time of a driver. The individual behind the wheel for their concerns: employment, income, marital, and frustrations arising from their day to day, much can change your reaction time mainly due to the low level of concentration on the activity of driving.Immature individuals also constitute a group of high propensity for traffic accident since their need for self-assertion means that there are impulsively and attack and disrespect the rights and lives of others. This type of behavior is highly esteemed in the Brazilian traffic.
CONDITION CAUSED ACCIDENT INEVITABLE
Many people drive their vehicles to create ideal conditions for irreversible and that the accident occurs, this usually occurs due to the complete ignorance of the factors causing them. Using the above table easily identify those factors that proliferate in great intensity in the Brazilian highways and streets.
Normal reaction distance + incompatible with the speed - made it impossible for emergency stop, when necessary;
Delayed reaction + non-recognition of such a situation incompatible with speed + distance. Stop impossible and irreversible condition;
Recognition of the delayed reaction + + distance situation incompatible with the speed. Impossible to stop.
In Brazil the number of accidents caused by reckless driving, hitting the rear of the vehicle is going forward, is so great that the law considers him who knocks back as guilty. The media is filled with testimonials from drivers cause accidents that claim that the "brakes" of your vehicle did not work in time to avoid it.
PROCEDURES THAT HAVE SAVED MANY LIVES
Never drive after drinking alcohol - but if you want to do it, recognize that your "reaction time" will be changed and therefore look for driving at speeds much lower than usual on the road you are traveling.
Do not use drugs before or during driving. Although some drugs are used to stimulate skills in relation to the "reaction time" proven otherwise take effect;
Reduce your speed when your emotional state is compromised or avoid driving;
Always keep safe distance in relation to other vehicles;
Always use properly and safety devices;
Respect and seek to understand the reason for the signaling traffic, this could prevent an accident;
Avoid placing - in a condition causing an accident;
Finally, consider that every accident can and should be avoided.
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COMMON CAUSES OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Human error, worldwide, is responsible for more than 90% of recorded accidents. Main determinants of fatal imprudence in Brazil: in order of incidence:
Excessive speed;
Driving under the influence of alcohol;
Sufficient distance from the vehicle front;
Disregarding traffic signals;
Driving under the influence of drugs.
Determinants of indiscretions:
Impunity / poor legislation;
Inspection corrupt and without character education;
Low educational level and social
Low appreciation of life;
Lack of community spirit, and exacerbation of individualistic;
Use of the vehicle as a demonstration of power and virility.
HUMAN ELEMENT IN DIRECTION
The motor vehicle as any other machine, requires that human beings are mentally and technically qualified to operate it safely. The average citizen does not have any machine or device that gives you the feeling of so much power. An individual with a high value imported car can make all kinds of offense just to satisfy his ego, while an individual with old car and low value can make the same types of violations also to satisfy his ego.
In today's world the motor vehicle is cheaper and easier than the ordinary citizen has to pour your emotional state, either for good or for evil. As in developing countries (up to the very nature of underdevelopment) the number of people with the emotional state toward negative actions is very large, therefore the traffic turns into carnage.
The speed fascinates the human being, about to run just for the pleasure of running, even that has no purpose to be served.
For a person to respond adequately to a given stimulus, it needs to be "alert", otherwise it may cause an accident. This state of "alert" is affected by many factors, causing people to respond with more or less quickly in emergencies.
The time interval between the recognition of a dangerous situation and action to respond to this situation is called reaction time, and depends on the physical condition and emotional state of the individual.
The mean reaction time for a young person in good health is approximately 0.75 seconds. This is about the time that the brain needs to process the information you're getting and setting an action.
Factors influencing the reaction time:
Definitive age, physical disability (vision, hearing, paralysis, etc.).
Temporary: temporary illness (common cold, headache etc..) Alcohol, drugs, medication, emotional state
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS - can slow the reaction time considerably. The American statistics indicate traffic accidents in which alcohol is involved in almost 50% of fatal accidents. Some experts indicate that depending on the person, just two glasses of beer can do to increase your reaction time to 2 seconds.
EMOTIONAL STATE - also can slow reflexes and reaction time of a driver. The individual behind the wheel for their concerns: employment, income, marital, and frustrations arising from their day to day, much can change your reaction time mainly due to the low level of concentration on the activity of driving.Immature individuals also constitute a group of high propensity for traffic accident since their need for self-assertion means that there are impulsively and attack and disrespect the rights and lives of others. This type of behavior is highly esteemed in the Brazilian traffic.
CONDITION CAUSED ACCIDENT INEVITABLE
Many people drive their vehicles to create ideal conditions for irreversible and that the accident occurs, this usually occurs due to the complete ignorance of the factors causing them. Using the above table easily identify those factors that proliferate in great intensity in the Brazilian highways and streets.
Normal reaction distance + incompatible with the speed - made it impossible for emergency stop, when necessary;
Delayed reaction + non-recognition of such a situation incompatible with speed + distance. Stop impossible and irreversible condition;
Recognition of the delayed reaction + + distance situation incompatible with the speed. Impossible to stop.
In Brazil the number of accidents caused by reckless driving, hitting the rear of the vehicle is going forward, is so great that the law considers him who knocks back as guilty. The media is filled with testimonials from drivers cause accidents that claim that the "brakes" of your vehicle did not work in time to avoid it.
PROCEDURES THAT HAVE SAVED MANY LIVES
Never drive after drinking alcohol - but if you want to do it, recognize that your "reaction time" will be changed and therefore look for driving at speeds much lower than usual on the road you are traveling.
Do not use drugs before or during driving. Although some drugs are used to stimulate skills in relation to the "reaction time" proven otherwise take effect;
Reduce your speed when your emotional state is compromised or avoid driving;
Always keep safe distance in relation to other vehicles;
Always use properly and safety devices;
Respect and seek to understand the reason for the signaling traffic, this could prevent an accident;
Avoid placing - in a condition causing an accident;
Finally, consider that every accident can and should be avoided.
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