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LOW RISK DRIVING |
Road Safety PLUS, by Dieter R. Fischer, ISBN No. 0 09577 426 0 6 |
| 2. ERRORS IN TRAFFIC |
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LOW RISK DRIVING |
Road Safety PLUS, by Dieter R. Fischer, ISBN No. 0 09577 426 0 6 |
| 2. ERRORS IN TRAFFIC |
21. TAKE-OFF AT LIGHTS - WAIT 2 SECONDS
The following is a true account of a tragic crash. The driver of the hatchback, shown left in the picture below, told me the story first-hand. He is lucky to be alive. The crash could have easily been avoided, if he'd waited just a little longer - two seconds - before burning off at the green light.
Five seconds to disaster:
The small hatchback on the left is waiting at the red traffic lights. The driver, running late for an appointment, couldn’t afford to lose any more time.
However, the van beside him blocked the view to the right completely. The driver in a hurry didn't know that another one, in a huge truck on his right was also running late.
The lights changed to green. The small hatchback jumped into the intersection.
Two seconds too early:
The van did not move off so quickly. The driver could see what was approaching from his right.
Two seconds later the truck would have cleared the intersection.
Trucks may take a long distance to stop when fully laden.
Two seconds impatience,a life time regret !
Disclaimer: Above information is for Australian learner drivers. Regulations could vary in your part of the world. We take no responsibility for any accidents, failed driving tests, even if the advise in this book has been followed. We recommend to use above information in conjunction with a professional driving instructor.
