safety hints for driving in laos by christa weichert
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Safety Hints forSafety Hints forDriving in LaosDriving in Laos
ByByChrista WeichertChrista Weichert
HI FSH HospSurv 04/2005
Hospital Survey 2005Hospital Survey 2005RTA Victims - Breakdown by Age Groups
Men Women No Gender* Total Age Group
Cases % Cases % Cases % Cases %
0 -14 years 28 5.4 12 2.3 0 0.0 40 7.8
15 - 20 years 92 17.8 57 11.0 1 0.2 150 29.1
21 - 25 years 100 19.3 20 3.9 3 0.6 123 23.8 52.9 %
26 - 30 years 49 9.5 13 2.5 0 0.0 62 12.0
31 - 40 years 48 9.3 19 3.7 0 0.0 67 13.0
41 - 50 years 32 6.2 9 1.7 0 0.0 41 7.9
51 - 60 years 17 3.3 4 0.8 0 0.0 21 4.1
older than 60 years 6 1.2 1 0.2 0 0.0 7 1.4
No answer 2 0.4 2 0.4 1 0.2 5 1.0
Total 374 72.3 137 26.5 5 1.0 516 100.0
Hospital Survey 2005Hospital Survey 2005RTA Victims - Breakdown by Age Groups
Men Women No Gender* Total Age Group
Cases % Cases % Cases % Cases %
0 -14 years 28 5.4 12 2.3 0 0.0 40 7.8
15 - 20 years 92 17.8 57 11.0 1 0.2 150 29.1
21 - 25 years 100 19.3 20 3.9 3 0.6 123 23.8 52.9 %
26 - 30 years 49 9.5 13 2.5 0 0.0 62 12.0
31 - 40 years 48 9.3 19 3.7 0 0.0 67 13.0
41 - 50 years 32 6.2 9 1.7 0 0.0 41 7.9
51 - 60 years 17 3.3 4 0.8 0 0.0 21 4.1
older than 60 years 6 1.2 1 0.2 0 0.0 7 1.4
No answer 2 0.4 2 0.4 1 0.2 5 1.0
Total 374 72.3 137 26.5 5 1.0 516 100.0
HI FSH HospSurv 04/2005
Accident VehiclesAccident VehiclesMode of Transport of RTA Victims
3% 1% 1% 2% 4%3%
2%
Motorcycle84%
Motorcycle Tuk-tuk Songtaew Truck Bicycle Pedestrian Pick up No answer
HI FSH HospSurv 04/2005 Graph based on 516 cases
Golden RulesGolden Rules
• Drive with care & courtesy
• Expect the unexpected
• Don’t drink & drive
• Drive slowly
• Don’t be scared – be prepared
ResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibility
GovernmentGovernmentGovernmentGovernment
TrafficTrafficrulesrules
TrafficTrafficrulesrules
Safe roadsSafe roadsSafe roadsSafe roads
ResponsibleResponsiblebehaviorbehavior
ResponsibleResponsiblebehaviorbehavior
RespectRespectthe rulesthe rulesRespectRespectthe rulesthe rules
EnforcementEnforcementof rulesof rules
EnforcementEnforcementof rulesof rules
Safe vehiclesSafe vehiclesSafe vehiclesSafe vehicles
Road UserRoad UserRoad UserRoad User
Human error is involved inHuman error is involved in 95% 95% of all road traffic of all road traffic
accidents. accidents.
ResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibility
Traffic lights, which don’t work or wrongly phased
Dangers on the RoadDangers on the Road
Dangers on the RoadDangers on the Road
• Bricks, pebbles, sand and other debris on the side of the road
• Quickly developing potholes, open sewers
• Animals: dogs, cows, buffalos
Quicklydevelopingpotholes
Dangers on the RoadDangers on the Road
in the rainy season
Dangers on the RoadDangers on the Road
• Badly lit roads at night, particularly at intersections
• Badly secured construction sites
• Sudden flooding of roads in the rainy season
Dangers from Other Road UsersDangers from Other Road Users
Don’t drive on the wrong side!Don’t drive on the wrong side!
Dangers from Other Road UsersDangers from Other Road Users
Dangers from Other Road UsersDangers from Other Road Users
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Dangers from Other Road UsersDangers from Other Road Users
Traffic pulling out of side streets withoutstopping or looking
Dangers from Other Road UsersDangers from Other Road Users
Dangers from Other Road UsersDangers from Other Road Users
• Oncoming traffic on one-way streets
• Vehicles running red lights
• Dangerous overtaking
• Sudden lane or side changes
Don’t cut corners!Don’t cut corners!
Dangers from Other Road UsersDangers from Other Road Users
Make a correct left turn!Make a correct left turn!
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Correct Left TurnCorrect Left Turn
1.1. Observe the traffic behind you!Observe the traffic behind you!
2.2. Indicate to the left!Indicate to the left!
3.3. Move towards to the middle of the road!Move towards to the middle of the road!
4.4. Stop at the turning point and let pass Stop at the turning point and let pass oncoming traffic, which has priority!oncoming traffic, which has priority!
5.5. Check again behind and on your left side, as Check again behind and on your left side, as somebody might overtake you!somebody might overtake you!
6.6. Make a wide turn!Make a wide turn!
Correct Left TurnCorrect Left Turn
Use the roundabout correctly!Use the roundabout correctly!
Dangers from Other Road UsersDangers from Other Road Users
Dangers from Other Road UsersDangers from Other Road Users
• No indication when turning right or left
• Vehicles without lights
• Pedestrians behaving unpredictable and
hardly visible at night
VisibilityVisibility
See & be seenSee & be seen
Use reflective
bands
See & be seenSee & be seen
VisibilityVisibility
VisibilityVisibility
• Check that all lights are working
• Use lights in rain and at dusk
• Wear light-coloured clothing
• Bicycles should have lights and reflectors
See & be seenSee & be seen
Speed LimitSpeed Limit
Within town limitsWithin town limits
On national roadsOn national roads
Adjust your speed to the road & Adjust your speed to the road & weather conditions!weather conditions!
General RecommendationsGeneral Recommendations
Using the Phone + Driving =Using the Phone + Driving = AccidentAccident
General RecommendationsGeneral Recommendations
• Aquaint yourself with the traffic rules
and respect them
• Keep your vehicle well maintained
• Use available safety devices
Don’t overload your vehicleDon’t overload your vehicle
General RecommendationsGeneral Recommendations
Hints for Car DriversHints for Car Drivers
Wear a seatbeltWear a seatbelt
Hints for Car DriversHints for Car Drivers
Hints for Car DriversHints for Car Drivers• Adjust your speed to the conditions & be
always ready to stop
• When overtaking, leave sufficient distance
• Watch out for motorcycles overtaking you while making a left turn
• Don’t use your mobile phone while driving
• Aquaint yourself with the traffic rules
Riding a Motorcycle SafelyRiding a Motorcycle Safely
Front brake
Front light
Mirrors
Tires
Indicator
Chain
Back brake
Rear light
Riding a Motorcycle SafelyRiding a Motorcycle Safely
• Do you have a license?
• Do you know the traffic rules?
• Refrain from dangerous driving customs (e.g. wrong side, corner cutting, mobile phone use, queue jumping)
Riding a Motorcycle SafelyRiding a Motorcycle Safely
Always wear
a helmet
Riding a Motorcycle SafelyRiding a Motorcycle Safely
You are far more vulnerable You are far more vulnerable travelling on two wheels travelling on two wheels
than four!than four!
Always remember:Always remember:
--Pedestrian SafetyPedestrian Safety
Walk on the right side -Walk on the right side -Face the danger!Face the danger!
Pedestrian SafetyPedestrian Safety
• Walk on the LEFT side (facing the danger)Walk on the LEFT side (facing the danger)
• Cross the road the shortest way possible
• At night:
- Wear light-coloured clothing
- Use reflective bands for arms and legs
In Case of an AccidentIn Case of an AccidentPP Protect the scene and yourself!
(to avoid other vehicles crashing into the accident site)
AA Assess the problem!
NN Number of people
II Injuries
CC Call for help!
Emergency NumbersEmergency Numbers
• PolicePolice 191191
• FireFire 190190
• AmbulanceAmbulance 195195
• Friendship HospitalFriendship Hospital 71 00 06 (ext. 102)71 00 06 (ext. 102)• Mahosot HospitalMahosot Hospital 21 40 2321 40 23• Setthathirath HospitalSetthathirath Hospital 35 08 0435 08 04
Thank Thank You Very You Very
MuchMuch
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