Step to avoid accident (2024)

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Step to avoid accident? ›

IMPORTANT WAYS TO AVOID ACCIDENTS

Drive in the prescribed speed limits on the various roads. Always remember that “Speed thrills but kills”. Always put on helmets, seat belts and other safety equipments before driving a bicycle/ motor cycle/vehicle. Always remember that “Safety saves”.

IMPORTANT WAYS TO AVOID ACCIDENTS

Drive in the prescribed speed limits on the various roads. Always remember that “Speed thrills but kills”. Always put on helmets, seat belts and other safety equipments before driving a bicycle/ motor cycle/vehicle. Always remember that “Safety saves”.

The first step in accident prevention is to identify potential hazards and risks. This involves analyzing the environment and activities to determine what could potentially cause harm.

What are the three stages of an accident? ›

There are actually three collisions in every crash: the vehicle collision; the human collision; and the internal collision (inside your body).

Inattention or distraction. Negligence of basic safety rules. Lack of experience.

Significantly, the top three types of car accidents – rear end, angle, and sideswipe crashes – are most likely to lead to injuries.

Safety professionals know that at its core a good safety program requires the three E's: establish, educate and enforce. Specifically, establish specific safety rules, educate employees about those rules and the hazards they face on the job, and enforce those rules consistently.

When involved in a minor accident with no serious injuries, move the vehicles and occupants safely to the side of the road, out of the way of traffic. If a vehicle cannot be moved and no injuries have occurred, drivers and passengers should remain in the vehicle with seat belts fastened until help arrives.