Most
people, including myself, believe in chance or fate; the issue is that when
something goes wrong, we tend to attribute it to fate rather than take
responsibility for it. For instance, one's home might be destroyed if a meteor hits
it.
If
you're riding your bike and it slides for any reason and you suffer a
significant head injury, that's bad luck because there was no way for the
person to predict its arrival or take any action to protect his or her home. Is
it chance? I'm afraid not; it's egregious carelessness. The head injury could
have been prevented if you had worn your helmet.
Where
is The Problem?
The
problem is that when anything goes wrong, we frequently blame fate rather than
accept responsibility. The majority of people, including myself, believe in
chance or fate. For instance, if a meteor strikes one's home, it can be destroyed.
It's
unfortunate if you're riding your bike and it slides for any reason, causing
you to sustain serious head injuries, as there was no way for the individual to
foresee it or take any precautions to safeguard their property. Is it a
coincidence? No, I'm afraid not; it's shocking negligence. If you had been
wearing your helmet, the head injury might not have occurred.
Rules
and regulations alone, in my opinion, won't be able to resolve this issue. For
this, the public's mentality—especially that of young people—needs to shift.
This may, in my opinion, be accomplished by raising public knowledge through
various awareness-raising initiatives. Let's hope that shortly, more sensible
people will rule the populace and fewer people will die in traffic accidents.
India's
Road Accidents
Around
1.5 lakh people each year in India alone pass away in road accidents, and most
of these deaths, according to a study, might have been prevented. The million-dollar
question is thus, "Why are we not avoiding it"? I'm unable to explain
how the notion that buckling seatbelts and wearing helmets is dull got into our
heads.
I
looked for the response to the query. My father cites media such as cinema,
television, and publications as one of the primary causes. In films and
serials, celebrities from the film and television industries are portrayed as engaging
in reckless behaviors.
Speed
has been glorified in films like "Dhoom" and "Fast and
Furious" and others. Even bike manufacturers emphasize the speed of their
products in their marketing. Young people are obsessed with fast bikes because
of this. Every boy desires one of these, and every girl desires a lover who
owns one of them.
Police
frequently discover young boys and girls racing on empty roads (and
occasionally busy ones as well) and highways. Normally, a firm warning is given
to them, but the issue is that it does not help.
How
to Avoid Traffic Accidents
1. Do
Not Go Too Fast
Everyone
enjoys speed. This explains why people are so interested in fast automobiles
and bikes. Even producers emphasize how fast their equipment is in their
marketing. We typically use the justification "sir, I was getting late for
office" when the traffic police caught us speeding. Most of us will
probably concur that it is a weak justification. Simple: "Leave your house
early" is the answer.
Sometimes
we do it for entertainment (especially when young people engage in stunts or
racing). I believe people take ideas from television shows and films without
realizing that the special effects and fakery used in those media are fake.
2. Avoid
Drinking and Driving
The
majority of serious traffic accidents occur for this reason. First of all,
drinking is not advised, but if you do find yourself having a few drinks at a
friend's party, you must never drive after doing so. You can take a taxi, or
you can ask a sober person to drive you somewhere.
Alcohol
lessens the brain's capacity for rational thought and appropriate response, as
demonstrated by scientific research. Therefore, you should never drive after
drinking, regardless of how confident you feel. The same effect that alcohol
has on the mind is likewise produced by several drugs.
Therefore,
if your doctor has advised against driving after taking certain prescriptions,
you should refrain from doing so. Because doing so puts both your life and the
lives of others in jeopardy.
3. Before You Drive, Learn
to Drive
Most of us have never received professional driving instruction (by a driving instructor or in a driving school). After a little direction from someone (typically a family), we believe we are ready to go. People, especially teenagers, who don't know how to drive safely are more at risk than those who do.
Written by Aditi Singh
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