While on wheels(contd)

Saturday, April 10, 2010

DO NOT DRIVE WHEN DRUNK
Alcohol slows down the mental process.
It increases confidence but decreases performance.
It affects brain’s ability to control and coordinate body’s movement.
It slows down the reflex and hence the reaction time increases.
It impairs the ability to judge speed and distance.
It also impairs vision and hearing.

SEATBELT SAVES


Seat belt saves life and reduce the severity of injuries.
With seat belt tied around, you become a part of the vehicle, rather than a loose object that can be tossed around inside in a crash or thrown outside.
If you are thrown out of a vehicle in a crash, your chances of being killed are 25 times greater than if you stay inside.
If your vehicle goes out of control, with the seat belt on you may be able to regain control. Without it, you may not even be able to stay in the driver’s seat.

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