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Traffic Safety

Traffic Safety. A presentation of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. Traffic Safety Begins:. with YOU!. www.saveMOlives.com. “Accident” ?. Or “ Crash ” ?. www.saveMOlives.com. Let’s talk about:. DWI Speeding Inattention Seat Belts. www.saveMOlives.com.

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Traffic Safety

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  1. Traffic Safety A presentation of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety

  2. Traffic Safety Begins: withYOU! www.saveMOlives.com

  3. “Accident” ? Or “Crash” ? www.saveMOlives.com

  4. Let’s talk about: • DWI • Speeding • Inattention • Seat Belts www.saveMOlives.com

  5. Driving While Intoxicated • In 2005, 21.8% of the 1,257 Missouri motor vehicle deaths were alcohol related • A total of 274 people were killed and 5,219 were injured in crashes involving alcohol www.saveMOlives.com

  6. Driving While Intoxicated • In Missouri, every 1.5 hours, someone dies or is injured in an alcohol-related crash

  7. Driving While Intoxicated • No one is immune from the effects of alcohol-related crashes

  8. Driving While Intoxicated • In 2005 in Missouri, there were 7,901 traffic crashes where alcohol was a contributing factor

  9. Speeding • Increases crash severity • Increases braking distances • Has minimal effect on trip length

  10. Speeding • In 2005, 40.6% of all Missouri fatal crashes involved speeding • A total of 510 people were killed and 15,159 people were injured in speed-related crashes www.saveMOlives.com

  11. Inattention • Single largest factor in crashes • Easily preventable by eliminating distractions • Includes drowsy drivers

  12. Inattention Cell phones Noisy kids Putting on make-up Reading books Playing with the stereo Reaching for CDs or tapes Eating www.saveMOlives.com

  13. Inattention Rear-ended by a driver not paying attention

  14. Safety Belts • Best defense against unsafe and impaired drivers • Reduce deaths 40-50% - serious injuries by 45-55% www.saveMOlives.com

  15. Safety Belts • Body weight x speed = force of “Second Crash” • It’s the law!

  16. Safety Belts • In 2005, of drivers and passengers killed in traffic crashes who had access to a safety belt, 66% chose not to buckle up.

  17. They’re uncomfortable They’re not cool I’m pregnant I’m not going that far The government can’t tell me what to do Excuses for not wearing safety belts

  18. Excuses continued • I can brace myself • My car might catch on fire • My car might go under water • They might wrinkle my clothes www.saveMOlives.com

  19. Summary • Don’t drink & drive – or ride with those who do! • Take your time – don’t speed! www.saveMOlives.com

  20. Summary • Pay attention & don’t drive when sleepy! • Wear your safety belt & secure small children in child safety seats! www.saveMOlives.com

  21. We want you to: Brought to you by the Missouri Coalition For Roadway Safety

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