Causes of Road Accidents – Basic 4 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

What Causes Road Accidents?

1. Over-Speeding 🚗💨

Driving too fast to stop in time

2. Drunk Driving 🍺

Drinking alcohol before driving

3. Bad Roads 🕳️

Potholes, no signs, narrow roads

4. Breaking Traffic Rules 🚦

• Jumping red lights
• Wrong overtaking
• Not stopping at zebra crossing

5. Using Phone While Driving 📱

Calling or texting when driving

6. Tired Driving 😴

Driving when sleepy or too tired

7. Bad Weather ⛈️

Heavy rain, fog, or wind

8. Faulty Vehicles 🔧

Bad brakes, burst tyres, no lights

Two Main Groups

Human Errors ❌

Things people do wrong:

• Speeding
• Drunk driving
• Using phones
• Being careless

Other Causes 🌍

Things we can’t always control:

• Bad roads
• Rain
• Vehicle breakdown

Remember!

Most accidents happen because people make mistakes. Be careful always!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. Driving too fast is called _______.
2. _______ driving means driving after drinking alcohol.
3. Using _______ while driving is dangerous.
4. Bad _______ cause accidents.
5. Most accidents are caused by _______ errors.

B. True or False:

1. Over-speeding causes accidents. _______
2. Good roads cause accidents. _______
3. Rain can cause accidents. _______
4. Using phones while driving is safe. _______
5. Tired drivers are dangerous. _______

C. Circle what causes accidents:

• Over-speeding
• Wearing seatbelt
• Bad roads
• Obeying traffic lights
• Drunk driving
• Careful driving
• Using phone
• Good brakes

D. Match:

E. Answer:

1. Name 2 things drivers do that cause accidents.
2. What happens when roads have potholes?
3. Should drivers use phones while driving?

F. Complete:

To prevent accidents:

• Don’t drive _______
• Obey all _______ rules
• Fix your _______ regularly