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Successive accidents have a big impact because they involve several vehicles. The main source of problems in consecutive accidents or consecutive collisions is the driver or drivers behind who do not maintain a safe distance from other cars in front.
On the other hand, the driver in front should not drive carelessly and rely on the vigilance of other road users. Serial accidents can be prevented if you understand the triggers and how to prevent them. Here are tips from Auto2000:
Accident Trigger
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1. Become a Lane Hogger
A lane hogger is a driver who doesn’t pay attention to the speed of the car and drives slowly in the fast lane. Usually this is done because you see the right lane is empty, so you don’t want to use the middle or left lane. The risk of being hit from behind is very big if you force yourself to become a lane hogger.
2. Not wanting to keep a safe distance
Currently, there are even people who demonstratively stick trucks in front of them and post on social media. This action is clearly very dangerous. Once there is an emergency situation, you will have difficulty braking suddenly even though the car is equipped with advanced safety features.
3. Driving on the shoulder of the toll road
In many cases, emergency vehicles are hit from behind by road shoulder hitters. Or crash into another car in the main lane due to avoiding a car that has made an emergency stop on the shoulder of the road.
4. Playing on your cell phone
Many people play on their cellphones even though they are speeding. Because you are not alert, you pay less attention to the car in front of you reducing speed. Or even the car changes lanes or reduces speed without realizing it, even though there is another car from behind.
5. Sleepy
Even if only for a fraction of a second, the car can change lanes or reduce speed suddenly when you are sleepy. Of course it is very risky and can cause a series of collisions. There is only one most appropriate solution for feeling sleepy, namely sleeping, even if only for 15 minutes.
6. Change lanes carelessly
Forcing a lane change, especially to the fast lane, even though there are other cars coming from behind, can trigger a series of accidents. There are also cases where drivers don’t check their mirrors or turn on their turn signal when changing lanes so that road users behind them don’t know.
7. Violating Traffic Rules
Traffic rules are made to be obeyed, such as speed limit signs and no overtaking. Including road markings such as straight lines which means you are not allowed to change lanes. Many people still violate the consequences of being careless when driving a car.
Tips to Prevent Accidents in a Series
1. Keep a safe distance
The easiest way is to use the three second counting technique. The hope is that 3 seconds is enough to respond to emergency situations such as when the brake lights of the car in front suddenly come on. The safe distance to the vehicle in front must also be increased when the car’s speed gets faster.
2. Follow the Speed Rules on the Road
A car that is too slow makes it difficult for other vehicles behind to anticipate the distance and speed of the car. Meanwhile, a car that is too fast has the potential to hit another vehicle in front if it fails to control it. Walk according to the rules and requirements, including when choosing a road lane.
3. Don’t Be a Lane Hogger
The right lane is for overtaking only. Immediately return to the middle or left lane if you have overtaken another vehicle. Don’t force yourself to drive in the right lane even if conditions are quiet. The risk of being hit from behind is very large if ignored.
4. Focus and be alert
Driving a car is a full-time activity that cannot be combined with other activities so that your attention remains focused and alert. Expand your view around the car to anticipate the risk of movement of other vehicles. Put your cell phone away and prepare all your driving needs properly so you don’t get distracted.
5. Always check the car mirrors
Checking the rearview mirror regularly allows you to monitor the conditions around the car. So you can carry out safe maneuvers for the vehicles behind. Say there is an emergency, immediately look in the rearview mirror to make sure the car behind you is not out of control.
Watch the video “Consecutive accidents on the Semarang toll road, overlapping vehicles”
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2023-11-03 13:35:27
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