Police cars and ambulance sirens might be a regular part of your daily life, but road safety is a complex issue that affects the entire community, especially pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. You would be shocked to know that, according to statistics, there have been 38,105 crashes reported alone in NYC, and this number is increasing daily, as noted by Vision Zero, an initiative to prevent car accidents and improve road safety.
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Driver Negligence:
Negligence, by definition, means acting without care or below the standard of care in a given situation. All motor vehicle operators have a required duty to operate, drive, and control their vehicles with a reasonable level of care. Additionally, drivers must act diligently and with care toward other automobile drivers, ensuring their safety. Any wrongdoing that breaks this code of conduct or breaches this duty constitutes driver negligence, whether intentional or not.
The following are the most typical forms of driver negligence:
- Driver inattention or carelessness
- Texting while driving
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Road rage
- Running red lights
- Tailgating
- Failing to yield the right of way
Driver negligence and not paying attention while driving are the leading causes of car accidents. If everyone drove with proper care and attention and followed traffic rules and regulations, many lives would be saved. That is why traffic rules are frequently reinforced to help prevent these fatal accidents.
Distracted Driving:
Distracted driving is quite common in New York City and is a major reason for the increasing number of car accidents annually. Distracted driving means that a driver’s focus is not 100 percent on operating their vehicle, which can lead to significant accidents. The driver’s hands should be on the steering wheel and their feet on the brakes and accelerator, as even a slight distraction can delay the driver’s reaction time and lead to an accident or crash. Distracted driving often results in rear-end collisions. Using a cell phone, eating food, fiddling with the stereo, making calls, or talking to passengers can ultimately distract the driver and cause an accident.
Speeding:
Speeding, or driving an automobile faster than the normal speed limit in a dangerous environment, can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, leading to a crash or collision. A speeding driver may not be able to properly align the vehicle, handle the steering wheel, or apply the brakes in time, resulting in collisions with pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, trucks, or other cars. If multiple drivers are speeding, it can create a more hazardous situation, causing severe damage to the drivers and surrounding people.
Driving While Impaired or Intoxicated:
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including depressants or prescribed medications, can impair your ability to safely control and operate a vehicle. If an individual has a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.08 or higher, it indicates that they are intoxicated while driving, which is prohibited by law. Additionally, having 5 nanograms of active THC in your blood while driving is also illegal. Driving in a drowsy, sleepy, or fatigued condition is comparable to drunk driving because both scenarios severely impair the driver’s abilities, thereby significantly increasing the likelihood of a crash or serious accident occurring.
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