The Unspoken Rules Of The Road : The Casualties and What You Need To Know
By: Athena Ricci V. Villareal
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Ever wondered what the world would be like if people didn't care about road safety?
Well that happened in the case of my cousin one time when she was driving home. It was December evening, coming back from an outing with her friends. There was no traffic in sight as she zooms down the road. Her phone kept buzzing and buzzing, notifications stacked high as she continued to man the steering wheel. Her eyes were on her phone, anxiously hoping that those were notifications for her job application.
And that's when it happened.
She hits the back of someone else's car. Good thing she was wearing a seat-belt though, otherwise I wouldn't be able to tell this story. We could all assume that through that experience, it was a lesson learned.
In accordance to statistics calculated last January 2, 2019 by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's Metro Manila Accident Recording and Analysis System car crashes and vehicular accidents have spiked since their last statistic calculation. And these numbers continue to rise day by the day, hour by hour. And that's for the Philippines alone!
With this in mind, DOH has been finding ways to further implement road safety laws that can help decrease the numbers in vehicular accidents. DOH has also been active in engaging with its audience, drivers and the masses alike in the Philippines, by giving gentle reminders on what they can do, act, and incorporate into their everyday drive/commute.
Along with that, let's do our part in participating in road safety.
1. Know road signs and symbols
It speaks for itself, from knowing where the pedestrian lane is, to stop light figures, to fork symbols and yields, these signs and symbols are by the road for a reason. This goes for Drivers and pedestrians alike. Once you're aware of what these signs and symbols mean, you must be aware on when and where to apply this knowledge.
2. Road rage is inevitable
As the name implies, road rage will always have a possibility of occurring, more so if you've been driving or have been in a vehicle for an extended period of time--You'll get cranky. But being angry on the road will do you more harm than good. Emotions can sometimes waiver your judgement, and it's more dangerous when your judgment is wavering as you drive. As much as possible, try to keep a calm composure, for the safety of yourself and passengers alike. Being calm will also be a huge help if you ever get pulled by road enforcers. Do not raise your tone, know your rights, and act accordingly. You'll be off the hook in no time.
3. Wear Your Seat belt
This should be the most obvious seeing as to most accidents, deaths, and injuries on the road are due to not wearing seat belts.
Well that happened in the case of my cousin one time when she was driving home. It was December evening, coming back from an outing with her friends. There was no traffic in sight as she zooms down the road. Her phone kept buzzing and buzzing, notifications stacked high as she continued to man the steering wheel. Her eyes were on her phone, anxiously hoping that those were notifications for her job application.
And that's when it happened.
She hits the back of someone else's car. Good thing she was wearing a seat-belt though, otherwise I wouldn't be able to tell this story. We could all assume that through that experience, it was a lesson learned.
In accordance to statistics calculated last January 2, 2019 by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's Metro Manila Accident Recording and Analysis System car crashes and vehicular accidents have spiked since their last statistic calculation. And these numbers continue to rise day by the day, hour by hour. And that's for the Philippines alone!
With this in mind, DOH has been finding ways to further implement road safety laws that can help decrease the numbers in vehicular accidents. DOH has also been active in engaging with its audience, drivers and the masses alike in the Philippines, by giving gentle reminders on what they can do, act, and incorporate into their everyday drive/commute.
Along with that, let's do our part in participating in road safety.
1. Know road signs and symbols
It speaks for itself, from knowing where the pedestrian lane is, to stop light figures, to fork symbols and yields, these signs and symbols are by the road for a reason. This goes for Drivers and pedestrians alike. Once you're aware of what these signs and symbols mean, you must be aware on when and where to apply this knowledge.
2. Road rage is inevitable
As the name implies, road rage will always have a possibility of occurring, more so if you've been driving or have been in a vehicle for an extended period of time--You'll get cranky. But being angry on the road will do you more harm than good. Emotions can sometimes waiver your judgement, and it's more dangerous when your judgment is wavering as you drive. As much as possible, try to keep a calm composure, for the safety of yourself and passengers alike. Being calm will also be a huge help if you ever get pulled by road enforcers. Do not raise your tone, know your rights, and act accordingly. You'll be off the hook in no time.
3. Wear Your Seat belt
This should be the most obvious seeing as to most accidents, deaths, and injuries on the road are due to not wearing seat belts.
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