Better to Be Late Than Sorry
Better to be late than sorry The festive season is said to be a season of accidents and the high rate of road accident is testament to this. Road accidents have been identified as one of the causes of deaths in Malaysia. In light of this, the causes of road accidents must be identified to reduce them as an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. One of the causes of road accidents is an increase in road users. Young people today obtain their licenses at a young age of sixteen and thus we see an increase in road users. Also, because of our affluent (rich) society, the number of vehicles on the road has increased too. Impatient road users who speed without a care is also another cause. These reckless drivers are like fools who rush in where angels fear to tread. Sometimes, they speed on narrow busy roads. Badly maintained vehicles with brakes not working and lights not functioning is another contributory factor. Car and buses carry passengers while lorries and tracks carry goods. Overloading of vehicles happen when cars carry more than 5 passengers while buses are packed like sardines. Lorry and track drivers, to save time and reduce cost, overload on goods. Overloading of vehicles has been found to be a cause for those accidents. Most road users are workers or students who face a lot of pressure and stress at work and school. Driving with your mind preoccupied with issues at work and school will distract your mind off the road. Often, tiredness and insufficient sleep cause drivers to doze off while driving, leading to accidents. Drunk driving can be dangerous. Many accidents happen because of drivers who drive under the influence of alcohol. Drinking and driving has fatal consequences because when you are drunk you might not make the right judgement or have good control of your vehicle. Finally, besides human factor, the physical condition of the road is important to prevent accidents. Narrow roads without street lights and potholes on roads can cause