car accident essay

Thousands of car accidents occur annually all over the world. In fact, someone is killed in a car accident every ten seconds in the United States and other countries. Most of these accidents caused by natural and man-made factors. Below there are the main causes of car accidents. These causes are very common. Some examples of causes are speeding, lack of attention and uncontrollable factors.

        Speeding is the main causes of car accident all over the world. One of the famous examples about over speeding car accident that the famous car crash which killed princess Diana in London. Another example of speeding accidents is illegal car racing in unsafe conditions. These illegal car races may kill many people when they crash into each other.

       Another cause of car accidents is lack of attention. The driver is expected to be cautious of the other cars around him on the road. Some examples of lack of attention that can lead to an accident include cell phones and other gadgets that drivers use as they drive. Cell phones, laptops, electric razors, etc. causes drivers to take their eyes off the road for seconds at a time with the potential to cause a serious, if not deadly, accident.

 

       Uncontrollable Factors: The third cause of car accidents is the uncontrollable factors. There are mainly two uncontrollable factors that can cause car accidents like the bad weather, sudden health problems and other technical factors like flat tyre, brake failure, overheating, etc.

These are all the factors that man has nothing to do with. Man is the victim of these factors. Weather - Something we have little control over is the weather. Conditions such as fog, rain and snow increase the chances of an accident, obscuring driver's sight and making it harder to stop in time. When driving in bad weather you should take all the recommended and necessary precautions to remain safe. Road design can also be one of the most dangerous causes of accidents.

An example of uncontrollable factors of car accidents can be seen when there is a long queue of accidents on the highway. Shoddy road maintenance — Highway maintenance is very important. However, many roads exhibit unsafe conditions like pot holes, uneven pavement and various other types of defects.   These conditions can and do lead to serious car accidents.  The best defense against accidents caused by such road defects is to keep your eyes open and never take it for granted that every roadway is well kept. When you find a highway too rough, try to avoid it altogether if possible.

              

       In conclusion, as discussed above, the man-made causes are more fatal, but at the same time can be controlled by some effort. The car accidents have many sources not only speeding, lack of attention or uncontrollable factors because there are many another causes of car accidents.

In the end, knowledge is power, so if you wish to stay safe and maintain the safety of those you love, keep the above information in mind and don’t become one of these unfortunate statistics. Safe driving!. In my opinion the cars are a gift to make our life easier why are we losing life through it.