Road accidents remain a critical global concern with devastating consequences. This section explores their common causes, impact, and crucial prevention...
Common causes include distracted driving, speeding, driving under the influence, reckless behavior, driver fatigue, and poor road or weather conditions.
Individuals can prevent accidents by obeying traffic laws, avoiding distractions, never driving impaired, maintaining their vehicle, and practicing defensive driving.
First, ensure safety and check for injuries. Then, call emergency services, exchange information with other parties, document the scene, and seek medical attention if necessary.
Road accidents result in millions of deaths and injuries annually worldwide, imposing substantial economic costs, social disruption, and psychological trauma on individuals and communities.