The consumption of pan, gutka, and spitting on roads can be a significant cause of accidents. Below are a few real-life examples illustrating how these behaviors impact road safety:
- Spitting Causes Visibility Issues
A biker with a pillion rider was riding on the road, followed by a car. While riding, the biker spat without noticing the car behind. The spit covered the car’s windshield, momentarily blocking the driver’s visibility. Although the car driver managed to brake in time, this could have led to a major accident. - Truck Driver Spitting on Dual Carriageway
A truck driver, following another truck on a dual carriageway without a divider, spat gutka out of the window. At the same moment, a vehicle from the opposite direction collided with his truck due to the distraction. - Biker Distracted While Spitting
A biker chewing pan masala attempted to spit by slightly lifting his helmet. In doing so, he lost focus and balance. Riding along the divider, his bike’s front wheel slightly touched the divider, causing him to fall and sustain injuries. - Car Driver’s Negligence While Spitting
A car driver chewing gutka and driving at 60 km/h tried to spit out of the window. He didn’t notice a biker emerging from a gap in the divider. The car collided with the biker due to the driver’s inattention while spitting. - Bus Driver Spitting While Driving
A bus driver, habitual of chewing gutka, was driving on a single-lane potholed road. While attempting to spit, he failed to notice the sudden braking of the cars ahead due to a pothole. This led to a collision involving three vehicles, causing significant damage and injuries.
Why Spitting While Driving is Dangerous:-
Loss of Focus: Spitting or managing chewing substances diverts attention from the road.
Reduced Visibility: Spit can land on other vehicles, blocking their vision and causing panic.
Delayed Reaction: Time spent spitting increases reaction time in critical situations.
Road Safety Hazard: The distraction caused can result in collisions, injuries, or fatalities.
Key Takeaway :-
Chewing pan, gutka, or similar substances while driving not only harms health but also poses a serious risk to road safety. Avoid consuming such substances while driving to ensure your safety and that of others.
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