Causes of road accidents
Difficiency in roads i.e. improper geometrical design, poor alignment, blind intersections, inadequate traffic control devices.
Defective vehicles i.e. faulty brakes, poor lights, faulty steering etc.
Violation of traffic rules i.e. excessive speed, driving on wrong side etc.
Surprise happenings such as changing timings of signals without any indication.
Preventive measures of road accidents.
By checking and redesigning the road geometrics if necessary.
By removing the obstruction responsible for the accident.
By putting barriers at authorised crossing.
By improving the road intersections with the provisions of traffic signals etc.
