Its actually very nyc topic to discuss and I really hope that people who all are reading this post should correct their driving. According to me, there are lot of reason why accidents happen, but i would like to discuss about the prevention that we should take:
1. Always maintain speed: When people cross the speed limit mentioned on that road, there is very high possibility of accident. Driving is not to show off on the road but to maintain the speed limit in order to maintain healthy traffic on the road. It won't only damage your car, but the other cars on the road as well.
2. Always follow Traffic lights: I have seen many cars breaking the traffic signals and thus they end up banging someone’s car. The traffic lights on the road are for a reason, so always follow it.
3. Rights to pedestrians: As per the RTA law, pedestrians on the road are always given priority. When you are driving on a road where there are pedestrian crossing but no traffic light, always give priority to the pedestrians. But some people do the opposite by speeding their car and not letting the pedestrian cross the road.
4. Using a gadget: Since everybody is using a gadget these days, they are habitual to use them while driving as well. Nobody is stopping you to use the gadget when you are not driving. But using it while driving creates lack of concentration which ultimately leads to an accident.
5. Driving calmly: I know many friends of mine who drive their car when they are angry, sad or depressed. Whenever someone is driving their car aggressively, they are bound to break the rules and finally invite darkness by themselves.
I suppose, one should keep a note on these things and completely concentrate on their driving. Always remember, its not the others fault, its always your fault in an accident cause you didn't paid attention.