Submission date April 14, 2014. Introduction A road accident, also known as a traffic accident, motor vehicle collision, motor vehicle accident, car accident, automobile accident, road traffic collision, car crash, or car smash occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction, such as a tree or utility pole for instance electricity poles or fence poles. Traffic collisions may result in injury, death, vehicle damage and property damage
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In this work communication intended at giving a warning/caution message by the use of symbols and signs, shapes and colors, and images is discussed. The message will be to caution people on the hazards involved when one handles electricity or electrical products carelessly (Baldwin & Roberts, 2006). Signs and Symbols In order to deliver a caution or warning, one can practically use symbols or signs that deliver a message of danger. Such a symbol would be the use of a skull to warn of a possible
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injury to a bike rider. A simple side swipe can cause a rider to fall off his bike. A driver braking late and rear ending a motorcyclist can cause serious injury, even at slow speeds. Misjudging the speed of a biker making a left turn into oncoming traffic is also a common reason for accidents. On top of that, though it is common for a car driver to be at fault, the motorcycle rider is often blamed. A Harlem attorney with experience in motorcycle accidents will likely understand how the accident occurred
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Cycling – Creating the New Norm Martina Kahn Western Governors University WGU Student ID # 000390369 Cycling – Creating the New Norm Sitting down, whether in a vehicle, office or home, has become the principal offender in a worldwide obesity and diabetes pandemic that is damaging healthcare systems to the breaking point and increasing health risks to millions of overweight people. Administrations everywhere consider solutions that are economically feasible, easy to implement and improves patient
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influence walking to specific places Features measured under the safety category that significantly influenced walking to specific places included speed limits and drivers exceeding them, streets parking, availability of crosswalks and pedestrian signs, TABLE 7- 13. Of frequent walkers, fewer observed than expected perceived posted speed limits being high. Conversely, of respondents who didn't walk to specific places, more observed than expected reported dissatisfaction with posted speed limits
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transport and traffic policing. Our insatiable appetite for vehicles in this country, has led to an exponential increase in the number of road traffic accidents and incidents on our roads and streets. It is the increase of fatal accidents that is of great concern to us as citizens. Statistics have shown that, more than 95% of these accidents happened as a direct result of a road traffic offence. In order to curb this carnage on our roads, we need to effectively combat the occurrence of traffic offences
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Guidelines for Traffic Controllers keeping victorians connected 2 IMPORTANT Before undertaking the tasks of a Traffic Controller on a public road, a person must successfully complete an accredited Traffic Controller’s Training Program. A valid Traffic Controller’s Statement of Attainment indicating accreditation details must be carried at all times when operating as a Traffic Controller. Upon request, the Traffic Controller’s Statement of Attainment must be presented to any Police
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iconic on the road today than the stop sign. Whether it be an advertisement for the latest iPad, a classic Pontiac GTO, or even the Route 66 sign, the stop sign garners more attention than any other object on the road today. But this sign is more than a nagging regulation, it is the embodiment of American culture. This seemingly insignificant display says so many things about the values that Americans hold dear and the nature of American culture. The stop sign represents the international influence
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Title: What Drivers Need to Know about Virginia Traffic Laws Body: Virginia designates laws to keep drivers and property safe on an around its roadways. Violators of these laws may receiver felony or misdemeanor charges or points. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles adds all vehicle violations to a driver’s record. Virginia places drivers who collect 12 demerit points in a twelve month period on probation for six months. A violation during probation will result in a 90 day license suspension
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Amanda Duncan Professor Cory Engl. 0933 4 March 2015 “Drivers of the road” We are all dangerous drivers. We have an abundance of drivers who have no respect for the law and other motorists. We have encountered these drivers most often in day to day life; we can go back and forth on who the better drivers are; Older? Younger? Women? Men? But do we really know? Firstly from time to time you’ll hear one of your elders speak on how experienced they are and how much they know compared to their
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