Motor vehicle accidents (MVA's) are a significant source of injury, pain and death in our society. They have no prejudice - they affect all ages, genders and backgrounds! Unfortunately, while the vast majority of drivers on the roads are responsible and careful, it only takes one irresponsible or negligent driver to cause a devastating MVA resulting in extensive property damage and loss of life.
Yet there are steps that can be taken to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle collisions. For starters, drivers should always follow posted speed limits (and slow down during adverse weather conditions). Additionally, research shows that distracted driving is more likely to lead to an accident; thus drivers should never talk on their cell phones or text while behind the wheel. Furthermore, each driver should regularly maintain their vehicles by checking tire treads deeplyly and replacing worn brakes as needed.
Moreover, every driver needs to remember that operating a motor vehicle demands attention – so if you feel sleepy or fatigued while driving then pull over immediately! It’s far better to take a break than put yourself and others at risk due to drowsiness-related distractions. Plus, it’s wise to wear your seatbelt at all times – even for short trips – since those few seconds could save your life!
In conclusion, although we cannot eliminate MVA’s completely from our society we can certainly take proactive steps to reduce their occurrence significantly. By following some basic safety guidelines such as obeying speed laws, avoiding cell phone use while driving and wearing seatbelts we can drastically reduce the chances of being involved in an avoidable motor vehicle collision. Thus it behooves us all too heed these simple tips for safer roads!
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