For many, it's a daunting task, and no wonder – rain not only reduces visibility, but also the amount of grip your car has, increasing stopping distances.That's why we’ve put together a guide to driving safely in wet weather. If you find rain scary when you’re on the road, then following these key pointers will help you stay safe. And even if you’re confident in the rain, have a read through, and check you’re driving as safely as you could be. Drive only if it’s necessary Yes, you’ve heard it on the weather forecast all the time, but people say it for a reason. Put simply, if you don’t go out, you can’t come to any harm on the road. Is your journey really that urgent or important? If not, it might be better to stay in, have a cup of tea, and wait until the rain passes. That sounds to us like an infinitely better idea than getting stuck in a queue or, worse, at the side of the road with a crashed or broken-down car as the heavens open.   Check your headlig...

Definition Sports injuries result from acute trauma or  repetitive stress associated with athletic activities. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue such as ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Description Children are more likely to suffer sports injuries than adults since a child's vulnerability is heightened by immature reflexes, an inability to recognize and evaluate risks, and underdeveloped coordination. In 2002, about 20.3 million Americans suffered a sports injury. The highest rate is among children age 5 to 14 years (59.3 per 1000 people). As many as 20 percent of children who play sports get hurt, and about 25 percent of their injuries are classified as serious. Boys age 12 through 17 are the highest risk group. More than 775,000 boys and girls under age 14 are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year for sports-related injuries. Between one ha...

What are the major threats on the road when acting in emergency response?  Personnel of the emergency services risk their lives daily to help us in our time of need.  But are we aware of the threats they encounter on the roads? Sometimes the biggest risk is just getting to the scene of a road crash or other medical emergency! Emergency vehicles need to travel at high speed safely to reach those in need of a medical response. Through unsafe driving, we can stand in the way of a life-or-death situation. The biggest threat is the driver who panics when he hears the sound of a siren. Many drivers are confused about what to do and either come to a stop abruptly at the wrong place or makes a dangerous move threatening the safety of not only the emergency vehicle but also other road users. Some drivers don't give way at all, especially during rush hour. Many road users, when approaching the scene of an accident are distracted, causing rubbernecking and dangerous traffic s...

What was I saying? Yes, distractions. It’s hard to focus on doing one thing. However, sometimes it’s really vital to be able to resist the urge to divide your attention between multiple spheres. All of us would agree that using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. Does that call or that text message matter more than your life?Cant that call or conversation wait ?We tend to be distracted by our phones.It  makes you lose focus and eyes off the road. Why is it dangerous to use cell phone while driving? In general, there are three main types of distractions while driving, and they are: Visual  – Distractions that take your eyes off the road Manual  – Distractions that take your hands off the wheel Cognitive  – Distractions that take your mind off driving Each of these distractions increases the possibility for accidents. Cell phones combine all three distractions, and this is what makes them so dangerous. When you text or call, you will tend to take your...

What is the role of the Fire Fighters in rescue operations at road crash scenes or clearing the scene after hazardous chemicals have been spilt on the road? Fire fighters are trained to deal with any type of emergency being it fire, medical treatment or hazardous incidents. In fact the fire departments should be the only organisation, having to deal with emergencies where person’s lives and property are at risk. However we know that this is not possible because of the challenges that we experience every day therefore we appreciate the private medical companies that assist us and the communities in this regard. Our role at road accidents is to save lives by any means possible. All our fire engines are equipped with specialist equipment such as the Jaws of Life to assist people that are trapped in their car. The fire services have agreements with private hazmat companies that allow them to remove any hazardous waste at an incident involving hazardous materials. Are there s...