RIP One dies After This Horror Happens
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LIMPOPO DRIVER DIES AFTER A SEDAN COLLIDE WITH A DELIVERY TRUCK.
Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has reported that a Limpopo sedan driver lost his life due to a car accident on R71 gravelotte road in Phalaborwa under Mopani District this morning , 27 July 2022.
Transport Spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene says a sedan collided with a delivery truck.
Tidimalo Chuene says the driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries.
She says that truck driver was transported to Maphuthutha Hospital to seek medical attention.
She further that reckless driving is suspected to be the cause of the accident.
causes of road accidents in South Africa
Many of the leading causes of road accidents in South Africa are ones under our control.
Reminding ourselves of these may help in preventing accidents and the life-altering consequences they can have.
Road accident statistics in South Africa
South Africa has an annual road death toll that’s significantly higher than the world average. It’s also higher than the African average.
According to the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA), South Africa’s road deaths – averaging 14,000 people per year – are “a national crisis”.
Over the holidays, in particular, serious road accidents are a daily occurrence.
Over the 2021/2022 festive season alone, 1,685 people died in road accidents on South Africa’s roads. Many more people were seriously injured.
Top causes of road accidents
These are among the leading causes of South African road accidents.
1. Distractions
Not focusing on the road while driving is one of the leading causes of road accidents.
Distractions include common behaviours like using a cell phone, eating food or applying make-up.
Texting while driving makes you 23% more likely to be involved in an accident.
2. Drunk driving
The limit for driving while under the influence is a blood alcohol content of 0.05% or less. For some people, this can be caused by a single alcoholic drink.
Drunk driving carries heavy penalties and frequently results in fatal accidents.
3. Speeding
According to Arrive Alive, the likelihood of death occurring due to a collision at 80 kph is 20 times higher than a collision at 32 kph.
Speeding also increases your likelihood of having a collision because your stopping time increases exponentially.
4. Reckless driving
Reckless or negligent driving includes actions like overtaking when it’s unsafe to do so, not stopping properly at stop signs or traffic lights, and changing lanes into tight spaces.
It’s easy to see how these behaviours contribute to the high number of road accidents.
5. J-walking
J-walking, especially on highways, causes accidents when pedestrians are struck or cars swerve to avoid them.
According to the AA, a third of road fatalities are pedestrians with 5,339 pedestrian deaths in 2021 alone.
6. Weather
Weather, and rain in particular, is a major contributor to road accidents because it causes poor visibility and difficult driving conditions.
Heavy rains can lead to flooding and large puddles that cause cars to aquaplane.
7. Poor road conditions
Potholes, cracks and uneven or loose road surfaces also contribute to road accidents.
The AA has reportedly said that proper road maintenance in South Africa would result in an immediate 5% decrease in road deaths.
8. Vehicle faults
Poorly maintained and unroadworthy vehicles cause accidents when parts, such as brakes or tyres, fail.
A lack of mirrors, cracked windshields, faulty lights and indicators, and no windscreen wipers all increase the likelihood of a collision.
Leading causes of road accidents among young drivers
Teen drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are four times more likely to be involved in accidents, according to Arrive Alive.
Young drivers are also 20 times more likely to cause accidents due to drunk driving or speeding.
Other common causes of road accidents among younger drivers include:
texting while driving
lack of experience, especially in poor road or weather conditions
failure to use seatbelts
being distracted by other passengers.
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