• April 26, 2024

In the country, 470 thousand auto accidents occur each year, 90% of which can be prevented according to the National Council for the Prevention of Accidents (Conapra).

A third of the people who lose their lives in road mishaps (24,000 a year) are between 15 and 29 years old; 28% of them are men and 6% women; However, Conapra points out that an alarming growth has been observed with respect to female mortality due to accidents associated with alcohol consumption.

Who is better?

Beyond the prejudices about gender differences, a report presented by the Center for Experimentation and Road Safety (CESVI) notes that the actual participation of women in serious accidents is very small compared to that of men; only in 3.2% of serious accidents there is a woman involved.

In another study conducted by the National Traffic Commission (Conaset) This is indicated by the fact that women drivers are more cautious and have a better perception of risk. This makes them more alert to traffic conditions and worried about avoiding an accident.
 

Men are more prone to violence and speed, which makes them more vulnerable to accidents; However, before making a judgment Conaset indicates that it must be taken into account that more men are driving than women.

Prevent to save life

To be part of these figures GetQoralHealth , with information from National Provincial Group (GNP) , gives you three tips to prevent car accidents.

1. Sleep well. It has been proven that lack of sleep causes innumerable accidents, since there is no 100% concentration in the activity that is being carried out.

2. Be an observer. Many setbacks are caused because we do not realize that there is a level of risk or we are in danger.

3. Avoid risks. Many times our daring attitudes can cause us to lose control of the situation and be victims of accidents; for example, driving while intoxicated, exceeding safety and speed limits.

Remember that in your hands is to avoid suffering a car accident. Always follow the traffic rules and road signs. Beware!