Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security: Preventing "Five Types" of Accidents During the May Day

According to the website of the Ministry of Public Security, the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security recently issued a "May 1" small long-term holiday traffic safety warning to remind the general public that "five types" of accidents occur frequently during the holiday season. It is necessary to take precautions and safety first.

The "five types" of accidents are:

First, there are many accidents caused by anxiety. Self-driving trips are concentrated during the holidays, especially during the first and last two days of the peak traffic season, highways and roads leading to scenic spots have heavy traffic, and traffic jams and unsmooth phenomena increase. Drivers are eager to hurry and are prone to anxiety and struggle for roads Illegal behaviors such as robbery, strong super-strong meetings, and speeding are concentrated, and the number of rushing at night increases, resulting in a high incidence of accidents. According to statistics, during the "May 1" small and long holidays in the past five years, the number of road traffic accident deaths was the highest on the first day, and accidents occurred frequently at night from 19:00 to 22:00. The number of deaths was increasing year by year.

Second, accidents caused by unfamiliar road conditions are frequent. Tourist attractions are the first choice for holiday self-driving trips, and most of the selected attractions have never been to them and are not familiar with road conditions. There are many roads in the mountainous areas around many scenic spots, with gullies and crisscrosses, steep bends, narrow roads, difficult to travel, and many hidden safety hazards; at the same time, in recent years, "rural tour" and "farm stay" and other short-distance travels have heated up rapidly, but rural roads have poor conditions and driving The environment is complicated and the capacity is limited. Accidents caused by unfamiliar road conditions occur from time to time, especially falling accidents are prone to occur frequently. According to statistics, the proportion of traffic accident deaths in scenic areas and rural mountain areas has increased year by year during the "May 1" small and long holidays in the past five years, especially the proportion of crashes on low-grade highways has increased significantly.

Third, there are many accidents caused by serious traffic violations. During the "May Day", car-sharing trips, gatherings of relatives and friends, wedding celebrations and other activities with obvious holiday characteristics increased, and the probability of serious traffic violations such as speeding and overloading, fatigue driving, drunk driving, illegal manned driving, and unlicensed driving increased. , Resulting in more accidents. According to statistics, the death toll caused by serious traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, fatigue driving, illegal manned traffic, and traffic signal violations during the "May 1" small long holidays in the past three years has increased year by year, especially in rural areas where vans are overloaded and trucks illegally carry people. Major accidents have occurred frequently.

Fourth, there are many accidents caused by improper handling of emergencies. The traffic volume during the holiday surged more than usual, and the mixed traffic characteristics of various types of vehicles, non-motor vehicles, and pedestrians were obvious. Some drivers, especially those with low driving age, lacked driving experience on highways, rural mountain roads, and complex road sections. Insufficient disposal experience has resulted in increased accidents. According to statistics, during the May Day of 2014, the number of deaths caused by collisions with heavy trucks and motorcycles accounted for a large proportion and increased year-on-year. In recent years, vehicle accidents caused by improper handling and pedestrian crushing have been on the rise, especially the number of fatal accidents at road intersections has increased by 14.3% annually.

Fifth, there are many accidents caused by bad weather such as rain and sand. The "May Day" small holiday is in a period of windy sand in the north of China and heavy rain in the south. Dust causes poor visibility and wet and slippery muddy rainy days. Especially in some western and southern areas, road damage and collapse are prone to occur, which is detrimental to road traffic safety influences. According to the forecast of the Central Meteorological Observatory, during the May Day of this year, there will be moderate to heavy rains in southern Jiangnan and southern China, and local heavy rains, and light to moderate rains in eastern northwest, north China, and northeast China. In parts of central and eastern Inner Mongolia and northern North China, there are sand or floating dust weather.

It is reported that the "May Day" small holiday will usher in a new round of short- and medium-distance travel and self-driving travel peaks, and major tourist attractions across the country will enter the peak season for tourists. From 1st to 3rd May, national highways continue to implement the policy of free passage of minibuses. It is expected that the volume of travel will exceed the Qingming holiday, road traffic pressure will increase, and safety risks cannot be ignored.

In order to ensure smooth road traffic during the holiday season, the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security reminds motorists and the masses: to travel by self-driving cars, they should be well prepared to master the vehicle conditions, road conditions, weather conditions in advance, and do not overload passengers, speed, and fatigue , Reasonably arrange the trip and avoid driving at night. You should avoid frequent lane changes while driving. Reduce the speed in rainy weather, fog, and other harsh conditions. Pay attention to maintaining a safe speed on steep and steep slopes, and on the waterfront. Observe observation and drive with caution when passing mixed traffic sections interlaced by trucks, motorcycles, and pedestrians. When driving, you must keep your concentration, and do not have distracted driving behaviors such as receiving mobile phones or sending text messages on WeChat. Especially when you are traveling with family, friends, and family, you should avoid laughing and distracting with the same car.

To travel by passenger cars, choose a legal and regular transportation company, do not take over-passenger buses, and do not take tourist buses with private sources and no operating qualifications. If a traffic violation is discovered, it can be reported to the public security traffic control department through telephone, SMS, Weibo, WeChat, etc. Fasten your seat belts when taking a passenger car to avoid aggravating injuries in the event of an accident. When driving or riding in a minivan, avoid overcrowding and carrying passengers and people and goods, and slow down when passing through curved sections and waterfront and cliff sections. Observe and observe, do not force overtaking or forced meeting. When encountering steep slopes in mountainous areas, avoid speeding up the slope. Passengers in the vehicle should get off the vehicle and walk uphill to avoid the vehicle from climbing uphill under load and causing an accident.