Ivano-Frankivsk region: be careful on the roads!!!
According to statistics, the mortality rate on Ukrainian roads is one of the highest in Europe and 5 times higher than the European average, although the number of cars per capita is much less than in the EU. Every year in Ukraine killed about 7 thousand people, about 40 thousand serious injuries. Annual financial losses from numerous road accidents amount to about 5 billion US dollars. Every tenth traffic accident occurs involving a child. Almost 40% of all victims of fatal traffic accidents in Ukraine - it is pedestrians. This high rate of mortality there is almost no country in the EU. With the beginning of the year in the Carpathian rescuers traveled 14 times to assist in liquidation of consequences of road accidents. Rescued three people. Unfortunately, due to events on the roads of Prykarpattia 58 injured, including 11 children. Another six people were killed. To avoid the risk of getting into an accident, we recommend drivers to be attentive at journey of pedestrian crossings, in advance reduce speed, don't avoid the transport stopped in front of "Zebra", and to stop to allow people crossing the road. Also it is necessary to check the technical condition of your vehicle, not to leave cars on the edge of the carriageway, so as not to impede normal traffic. We draw the attention of drivers on the peculiarities of driving in conditions of drizzle, rain, snow and the like. Be attentive and careful while driving, follow speed limits, safe distances, rules of maneuvering, and in conditions of poor visibility move enabled low beam headlights or fog lights. It is also advisable to abandon risky maneuvers that adverse weather conditions can lead to loss of vehicle control.Ïåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
