Road Accidents

ATTITUDE OF DRIVERS NOWADAYS

These days, I have monitored Malaysian drivers when they are driving on the road. The manner of drivers adds to road accidents. The numbers of people involved in accidents are increasing daily. Today, accidents are very common among drivers. I personally think driving on the road brings a lot of pressure especially during peak hours.

Malaysian drivers who forever thinks they are fastest among all other drivers. This happens a lot on the highways. They will speed fast and try to scare anyone that is slower by highlighting or following very closely behind them. They are a threat to everybody. Slower drivers are forced to switch lane just to let them pass through. Malaysian drivers are likely high light whenever they like to do so. They just could not care if it has an effect on other drivers'. Apparently they just have that bad manner.

Malaysian drivers are not scared about being caught by the police for traffic offences and a lot of drivers tried to escape from it. Good drivers are usually watchful. They watch other road users cautiously, and expect their activities so as to keep away from misfortunes.

It is recommended that drivers can change their attitude on the road so that they do not harm anyone. If Malaysian drivers do not change their bad habits, and continue their old attitudes, there will be a rise in fatal accidents, despite all the efforts done by all. Forever think that your vehicle as something that is unsafe and should be driven carefully and with accountability. By this approach, you can facilitate to reduce misfortune or not turn out to be the reason of one.

ATTITUDE OF DRIVERS CONTRIBUTE TO ROAD ACCIDENTS

The bad habits of Malaysian drivers who like to speed without considering the risks is one of the contributory factors for the high accident rate in the country.

According to Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri, the Deputy Minister of Transportation said that on average, there are 18 deaths each day due to road accidents and that 300,000 children are made orphans because this.

He said that these figures are very worrying and that the government is confident that the best way to handle the issue is to educate the public and create awareness of the importance of road safety and road courtesy at grassroot levels.

"Malaysians like to speed and a review of high-profile road accident cases indicate that the drivers were speeding at 160-180 km/hour'' he said.

The most difficult area to change is aggressive driver behavior and selfish attitudes. A 1995 study by the Automobile Association in Great Britain found that 88% of the respondents reported at least one of the behaviors listed below directed at them (in order of descending frequency):

 Aggressive tailgating

 Lights