Safe Driving 1

Safe Driving Facts:
1.More than 1.2 million people die in road traffic crashes every year.
2.As many as 50 million people are injured or disabled by road traffic crashes every year.
3.Half of all crash victims are vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclist, and motorcyclist.
4.Road traffic crashes cost countries up to 4% of their Gross National Product.
5.Correctly used seat belts reduce the risk of death in a crash by 61%.
6.Mandatory use of child restraints can reduce child deaths by 35%.
7.Helmets reduce fatal and serious head injuries by up to 45%.
8.Enforcing a drinking and driving law around the world could reduce alcohol related crashes by 20%.
9.For every 1 km/h reduction in average speed, there is a 2% reduction in the number of crashes.
10.Simple low-cost engineering measures are saving thousands of lives.
11.Speeding increases the severity of a crash and significantly increases the risk of death or serious injury that will occur in a crash.
12.It is best not to drink any alcohol at all before driving. Even small amounts can affect a driver's ability to drive safely.
13.Watch out for children. Each year over 400 children are killed or seriously injured on Australian roads while traveling between home and school.
14.Drowsy drivers die-Sleep at home, not at the wheel.
15.Safe stopping distances-Drivers need to sloe down and increase their following distance to avoid a rear end collision.
16.Distractions can be anything from passengers, the stereo, mobile phone or an unusual view.
17.Crash risk can be determined by the colour of your car.
18.Driving with your headlights on can improve safety.
19.When choosing to update your vehicle, consider one with as many safety features as possible.
20.Belts up-Seat belts save lives.

Facts @
http://www.roadsafetysouth.com.au/topics/59-ten-safe-driving-facts-
http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/roadsafety/01_en.html