Ontario\u2019s Ministry of Transportation publishes annual reports about road safety statistics. Using data from the 2014 Ontario Collision Database, the figures collected by the provincial government showed that the highest number of fatalities resulting from vehicle collisions was attributed to drinking and driving situations. 24.9% of total fatalities were attributed to this category. Large truck collisions amounted to 21.8% of total fatalities in 2014, and pedestrian collisions came in as the third highest ranked category, comprising 19.5% of total fatalities. Unbelted occupants made up 12.5% of fatalities, and motorcyclists 11.6%.<\/p>\n

Certainly, while we cannot control what other people on the road do, we can employ safe driving techniques while operating our own vehicle. The following are a list of guidelines recommended in an effort to practice safe driving:<\/p>\n

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• Do NOT drink and drive. Similarly, do not let others get behind the wheel when they are intoxicated. Let\u2019s work together to prevent undue tragedy in the form of lives lost.<\/li>\n
• Pay Attention. While operating a vehicle, it is critical that the vehicle driver remain attentive at all times. Distracted driving in the form of excessive fatigue, cell phone use, etc. resulted in 17.9% of total collision fatalities in 2014.<\/li>\n
• Watch for pedestrians \u2013 whether or not they have the right of way.<\/li>\n
• Do not speed. Speed related collisions comprised 17.0% of total collision fatalities in 2014.<\/li>\n
• Wear a seat belt. Not only do seat belts save lives, they have also significantly reduced the likelihood of sustaining a catastrophic injury when involved in serious motor vehicle collisions.<\/li>\n
• Give large trucks\/vehicles ample space to maneuver. Share the road safely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Too many lives are tragically lost by an impaired or distracted driver each year. Working together as a community to raise awareness around road safety practices is very important to the team at Mazin & Associates, PC. Our extensive involvement in bike helmet awareness among youth is proving a very satisfactory endeavor, as we provide helmets and safety lessons to at-risk youth. Get involved in your local community, and be a part of the movement to promote road safety everywhere.<\/p>\n

  Link to government publication: http:\/\/www.mto.gov.on.ca\/english\/publications\/pdfs\/preliminary-2014-orsar-selected-statistics.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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