Causes Of Dangerous Driving

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DANGEROUS DRIVING

Ryan von der Heyden – 906
September 2017

One of the main causes of death and injury affecting young people today is dangerous driving. Dangerous driving is the cause of many accidents on the road. These accidents are a result of many dangerous behaviours including speeding, drink driving, fatigue, mobile phone use & not wearing a seatbelt. Road injury is the main cause of unintentional death and hospitalisation among young people and about three quarters of all preventable deaths among 15-19 year olds are due to these injuries. On average, four to five people are killed every day in vehicle accidents on Australian roads.

Young people are more likely to be involved in dangerous driving as they are greater risk takers. Reasons …show more content…

Young drivers have the highest fatal crash risk of any age group. They have the most limited driving experience that often results in risk-taking behind the wheel. The dangerous behaviours, such as speeding, drink driving, fatigue, mobile phone use and not wearing a seatbelt, all contribute to the death and injury of young people today. These alarming statistics can be prevented or at least significantly reduced by adhering to safety measures, making wise lifestyle decisions and eliminating risk factors.

Words of Wisdom ¬ "If you can't see, don't go!"
¬ "Better to be 6 minutes late in this world than 60 years early in the next"
¬ "Drive as if everyone else on the road is a lunatic, and keep yourself safe".
¬ "Always wear a seat belt, even if you are just driving around the corner".
¬ “Always look out for your mates & make sure they're safe on the roads

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