Seven basic rules to avoid a road accident with pedestrians where if we observe them as drivers we will have won the "battle of survival" on Greek roads.
7 ways to avoid a car accident with a pedestrian
1) I am constantly tense in my attention to driving, on the roadway and on the sidewalks for possible pedestrian movement and I always wear a seat belt or protective helmet for my own safety.
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2) I give priority to the pedestrian, because I must not forget that he is the most vulnerable person on the roadway. (Find out now why pedestrians are the "easy victim" on Greek roads).
3) I do not overtake and avoid moving near the sidewalks.
The overtaking, especially in urban centers, should be done with great thrift, because the visibility for the driver, who is overtaking, is extremely limited, and so there is a danger that he will not perceive the pedestrian, who at that moment crosses the roadway and will carry him away.
4) I always observe the speed limits, especially within the city, because research has shown that the speed limit of 50 km / h within the city is not accidental, but it has been placed because at speeds above 50 km / h the mortality rate of pedestrians increases sharply.
5) Beware of roads that are close to playgrounds and beaches, but also when boarding or disembarking people from public transport:
I slow down and take care that the pedestrian, who is trying to cross the roadway, can do so safely ( Do you know what is the right safety distance between two vehicles ?).
6) Alcohol and driving NEVER go together!
If we wish to have fun by consuming alcohol, we should have prepared a safe way to return home and our loved ones.
So either we leave our car at home and move by public transport or by taxi, or we pre-arrange to ensure that at the end of the evening one of our guests will be absolutely sober to drive (Learn 5 Truths about drinking alcohol that will make you think again before you drive).
You should not forget that driving at night hides more dangers and that after sunset the pedestrian does not become easily visible (Learn why night driving is considered the 51st shade of gray).
7) I don't consume drugs without first having read if they affect your ability to drive (12 Categories of drugs you don't want to know how much they can affect your ability to drive)."
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Keep your attention tense in driving and give priority to the pedestrian.