Aly Hewitt, Type 1, Post 9 risks and describe your thoughts on whether a crash could occur while driving with these 9 risks. Could any of these risks been eliminated or minimized to avoid a collision?
16, 21, 51 72, 99, 143 162, 198, 206
16) defroster not working. - If you were driving with this risk, yes a crash could occur. If your windshield was all ice then you wouldn't be able to see where you are going. To minimize this risk, you could not drive while your windows are icy or you could scrap the ice off with the window scraper.
21) fuel leak. - This could cause a collision because the car could run out of fuel on the highway and stop, while other cars are going to fast or arent paying attention to whats going on so they run into them. To eliminate or minimize this risk you could check under your vehicle for leaks before you set out somewhere.
51) no washer fluid. - Again, this may have the potential to cause a collision. It could obstruct your sight out of the windshield so you might not see everything you would need to to potentially avoid getting into a crash. This could be eliminated by simply checking your washer fluid before you leave your house.
72) intoxicated. - This could really cause a collision because it limits your senses and makes you less able to react properly or make the right desicions. This could be eliminated my not drinking and driving or having a designated driver.
99) listening to the radio. - This could cause a crash because the radio can be a distraction to the driver. If they are tuning the radio they aren't playing as much attention to the road as they should be. To eliminate or minimize this risk you could set the radio at a low volume before you start driving or you could just not have the radio on while driving.
143) excessive speed. - This is a major cause for collisions. To eliminate this risk drive the speed limit. Also, drive the appropriate speed for the road and weather conditions.
162) railroad crossing. - Once again, this could cause a crash because people might not look down the tracks before they cross them, causing the train to hit them. To eliminate this risk, look and listen before you cross railroad tracks!
198) traffic light changing to red. - If the traffic light turns to red and you are not paying attention so you drive through it, you could cause a collision with other cars that have the right of way. These cars might not be paying attention which further worsens the problem. Always be aware of red lights and make sure you obey the laws.
206) vehicle drifts over center line. - If your vehicle drifts over the center line, of course this could cause a collision! To avoid such risks juts pay attention and don't go over the center line. Stay in your own lane.
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