Dangers on the road, you don't know how many people ignore the traffic rule
By kingparker
@kingparker (9673)
United States
February 4, 2012 11:35pm CST
There were many occasions while I was driving on the road, either from or to work, or I was running an errand for my family; I saw people driving without really paying attention whether they should stop at the red light or not. For instance, today I was driving home from work, and it was raining too, a car in front of me driving a bit faster than the speed limit allowed, and there was a red light, I guess he didn't really pay attention to it, and he/she just run across it while everyone else has to stop. Luckily, at the intersection there wasn't many cars at night time, otherwise I guess another accident might happen. What do you think, people just reckless these days, maybe they should slow down a bit, and consider others' safety.
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9 responses
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
15 Dec 12
hi,
its true that many of motorist now a days really don't follow the traffic rules especially in the evening and even without the presence of the traffic enforcer in the road,that is why there are no good driver if they will meet a reckless one.
@penrockerchic (1903)
• Philippines
6 Feb 12
You are so right my friend. People should always see to it that they don't ignore traffic rules. They are there for a reason and for many more reasons that we can think of. The sad part is, even though how much we try to follow them, accidents may still happen especially if you are so unfortunate to meet a reckless driver on the road. We are different in so many ways. There are really a few aggressive drivers who think that they can get away with anything. I just wish that people would be more aware of the dangers of traffic and road ignorance and recklessness.
@Ganesh44 (5547)
• India
6 Feb 12
yes driving these days has become very dangerous and risky since nobody seems interested in obeying traffic rules due to hurry which results in fatal accidents when I drive I try to be cautious of the non sense traffic floating besides me precaution is the only way to prevent harmful situation........
Hare Krishna
Ganesh
@loveandpeace (470)
• Indonesia
5 Feb 12
Just a few weeks ago in my city, a drunk car driver killed 9 people and sent 3 more to hospital. Those people were walking on the side walk when this happened. Yes, they're not crossing the street, they're walking and that car run so fast and smash them from behind. Not only drivers should obey the traffic rule but they're also be considered about their condition before started to hit the road.
@AgentGulaman (3546)
• Philippines
5 Feb 12
Yeah! Our country is one of the most hazardous roads there is. A lot of traffic violators are still driving their way freely. Especially during the night. Even those using trucks and container vehicles are speeding up even though they know that it is very dangerous and, having the vehicle bigger, harder to control. Buses are the main road killers in here. They just won't stay on their lanes and will also speed up and race with each other for the passengers and a touch down to their terminals. I have been in on a bus who had a wager with another bus regarding on who will reach their terminal first. Really scary and I feel like I am riding in a roller coaster. There are really unconcerned motorists on the road. Most of our accidents came from motorcycle riders who will try to squeeze themselves on narrow spaces with other vehicles. There are some head on collisions between motorcycles too. You will wonder how they banged with each other considering they are both light and small vehicles. That says something about their driving. Sometimes, I even do feel that my being a safe driver won't even save me from being hit on an accident on them.

@rastaman91 (679)
• Indonesia
5 Feb 12
I think if people paying attentionn to the sign and rules onn the road, the number of accident will be decrease
@lilaclady (28206)
• Australia
5 Feb 12
Oh yes I hate being on the road these days, so many people do such silly things, I drive up the country to visit a friend a couple of times a year, but I make sure I never go up on the weekend as people really seem to go silly on Saturday and Sunday, better to be off the road.
@Fishmomma (11658)
• United States
5 Feb 12
People should slow down, as to many accidents are happening from people tail gating now. Its really bad when the weather is bad, as people don't realize it takes time to react when the road is wet. We really see this during the first bad weather of the year. The other time its bad is during holidays when more people are on the road. People are in a hurry to see family and friends and don't realize they might not get there at all.
@Heixyin (175)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 12
i would say, that is plain selfish. I wonder if there are any other passengers on board== I personally believe it would not hurt to slow down though. Well, my dad always says dont worry about being slow, being safe comes first. And because of that, my brother and i were always late to school during rainy days. == Now, i drive my own car but then i do follow the traffic rules. Maybe its because im still a newbie in driving. I got my driving license just a few weeks back. Just maybe, ill be a road freak after a few years. Who knows XD! Ironically, my dad had an accident once because the driver was too slow. Way too slow. i dont know what actually happened but then, the old lady filed a report toward my dad. She claimed that she was not at fault as she was the slowest driver in the world. She also said that she was an old lady, so my dad should be more considerate. So yea. haha funny==







