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Stop, Look and Listen: The University of the Philippines Manila Students as Safer Road Users

In this research paper, the extent of awareness on road safety of road users, particularly those of pedestrians comprising the students of the University of the Philippines (UP) in Manila, shall be explored. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pedestrians have the second most high mortality rate, reaching 22%. In the Philippines, this number amounts up to 19% of the total number of mortality rates for road crashes, the second highest behind riders of two or three wheeled motorcycles which equals to 53% (WHO, 2015). Although there are initiatives and policies to lessen this statistics such as educating the public by integrating lessons on road safety in the curriculum, we have yet to assess whether such were effective in their implementation. Therefore, this research paper will attempt to add information in this line of literature by tackling how knowledgeable are the students of UP Manila regarding road safety and whether this correlates to actually being safer road users in the Philippines.

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Analysis of Human Error as a Factor in Road Crash in Metro Manila (2005-2015)

• Sophia Francesca D. Lu School of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of the Philippines Diliman
• Jinky Leilanie Lu National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila

Introduction. In the Philippines, data on road traffic injuries show that road injury is the 11th leading cause of premature deaths in the Philippines. The World Health Organization estimates that 1.24 million die globally due to road traffic crashes.

Objectives. This study aimed to show the trend of the road crash situation in Metro Manila, Philippines, over eleven years (2005–2015) and to analyze human error and other associated hazard factors for road crashes.

Methods. This study is a secondary analysis of an 11-year database culled from 2005–2015, for Metro Manila, Philippines. The variables included road crash classification, incidence over months and time of the day, road crash disaggregated by location, region, and city, and type of vehicle. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the incidence of a road crash, road crash fatalities, and risk factors associated with a road crash in Metro Manila.

Results. The incidence of road crashes in Metro Manila has increased from 65,111 in 2005 to 95,615 in 2015. Fatalities also increased from 348 to 536. The most predominant type of vehicle involved in road crashes were cars from 46% to 67%, followed by jeepneys, vans, and motorcycles. The most commonly reported human errors were speeding, inattentive and bad turning. The reported percentage of speeding from 2005–2010 ranged between 32% and 58%. In 2014, speeding (96%) was the most reported human error among the other reported errors; such as inattentiveness (range, 28 to 41%) and bad turning (0.6% and 33%). Fatigue and traffic violation made up 0.02% to 0.45% of the reported human factors of road crash-related hospitalization cases in Metro Manila for the period. Suspected alcohol use accounted for 0.04% to 4.57% of the human errors reported. For non-fatal and fatal crashes, the associated human errors were suspected alcohol use, inattentiveness, and speeding. The highest adjusted residual for both fatal and non-fatal (injurious) crashes was for inattentiveness. Human error was associated with years, suggesting that for some years, the number of crashes caused by human errors is significantly higher than expected. Alcohol-suspected crashes are significantly higher than expected for 2005 and 2011, with 2011 having the highest adjusted residual. Inattentiveness-caused crashes were significantly higher than expected for years 2005 to 2010, with 2007 having the highest adjusted residual. Bad turning was significantly higher from 2005 to 2007; while disobedience was significantly higher for 2005 to 2008. Speeding was significantly higher than expected from 2005 to 2010.

Conclusion. There is a need to address the public health concern posed by road crashes in Metro Manila, as well as to rectify the ergonomically related risk factors and human error components in a road crash.

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Car Accidents in The Philippines: Causes, Facts & Latest Statistics

Updated Sep 21, 2022 | Same topic: Survive driving in the Philippines

Accidents happen anytime and anywhere but the road is among the most common places where they happen. Among the highest contributor to the rising number of accidents are developing countries. With that being said, let us take a closer look at car accidents in the Philippines . How common is it in the country?

Accidents happen not only because there is a high number of different vehicles running, but also because there are people and/or animals crossing, buildings around, infrastructures within the road and on the sidewalk, and more.

Road Accidents Take Lives

What are the common causes of road accidents?  By knowing all of those in our following articles from  Philkotse.com , we can become responsible drivers, crossers, and by-standers, or a better citizen in general. Let's get started!

1. Car accident in the Philippines : Overview

The Department of Health tags road accidents as one of the leading causes of death among children, overpowering other deadly diseases, including dengue. In fact, in Metro Manila alone, about two children die daily due to road accidents.

In relation to that, according to the car accidents Philippines report from the Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System, there are 394 fatalities (both adults and children) due to road-related accidents in the Metro.

This is somewhat lower than the 2017 data, which is a good thing. In totality, there are 14,553 road accident deaths and injuries involving passengers, drivers, and pedestrians. This gives us an average of 40 individuals per day.

Road safety Philippines is in an alarming situation

>>> Also check out:  Be Well-Informed: Facts About Road Accidents in the Philippines

2. Road accident Philippines : Statistics 2019

In fact, according to data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are 1.35M lives taken due to road accidents in 2018. And statistics in the Philippines is recorded that 12,000 Filipinos die on the road every year.

More concerning is the figures for Metro Manila...The number of car accidents has been on a rising trend, doubled from 63,072 incidents in 2007 to 116,906 in 2018.

With the high number of road accidents not just in the Philippines but around the world, concerned government and non-government institutions in the country are committed to finding ways to lower, if not zero out, the cases.

Some examples are the passing of the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act and Anti-Distracted Driving Act , as well as the strict implementation of wearing helmets, jaywalking, and other traffic rules.

Another is the celebration of the National Kids Safety Week and Road Safety Month which both promotes driver's awareness of the road safety Philippines .

The Seat Belt Law is one of the Ways of Preventing Road Accident Deaths

Unfortunately, with the efforts exerted, it is still expected that the number of road accident in the Philippines  might be higher in 2019 as compared to the number of road accidents in the Philippines in 2018. That is because according to MMDA, in EDSA alone, there are about 30 to 40 reported crashes daily last January.

With such a situation, though, the MMDA is planning to lower speed limits and improve the roadworthiness of vehicles. In other cities, they have started towing illegally parked cars to ensure that the road has the right width to accommodate motor vehicles.

>>> For further reference:  Republic act 8750 on seat belt law in the Philippines: Know it, Follow it

3. 5 common causes of road accidents in the Philippines

There are many factors related to road accidents such as the weather and road problems in the Philippines  as well as the foot and vehicle traffic. With that in mind, here are the five most common causes of road accidents in the country.

Bad road conditions can also cause car accidents

Over Speeding

Exceeding the speed limit is also one of the common causes of road-related deaths and injuries in the Philippines. Not only is it because there are no designated officers to catch over-speeders, but also because some drivers are not really aware of the standard Speed Limit Law Philippines .

Some drivers might also over speed because of the traffic issues in the Philippines . With the heavy traffic and long hours in the road, drivers become impatient and once they have the opportunity to drive faster to reach their destination on time, they do so.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Drinking alcohol with friends, relatives, and co-workers is among the most common pastime and bonding moments of Filipinos; that maybe the reason it is one of the top causes of road-related accidents in the country.

DUI Is Not Just Dangerous, It’s Also Against the Law

Alcoholic beverages are the so-called “downers”, which means you will have a lower level of alertness and focus.

Thus, if you plan on drinking, it is better to have someone to drive for you, commute, or at least limit your alcohol intake and take some time to drink water or coffee before you start driving. But of course, it is always best not to drink and then drive.

>>> Must read:  Republic Act 10586 on Anti drunk driving Philippines: All you need to know

Bad Overtaking

If you’ve been driving for years and long-distance, you might have come to a point where you’ve seen road accidents due to bad overtaking or near-death situations because the driver overtaking almost collided with a bus or another car.

This is a common scenario in the country because of failure to estimate the distance and time when overtaking. Again, some fail to give the right signal to the driver in front of them, as well as those at their back.

Always Overtake Properly and with Caution

Improper Turning

Let’s admit it: most drivers in the Philippines are not so fond of using the turn signal light, or we use it but it is already too late. We might all, at some point in our lives, be guilty of this.

The recommendation is to switch the turn signal light on at least 30 yards before the turning point. This way, you will give the car at your back a chance to slow down at a proper distance. Failing to do so will cause collision; worst: the collision of multiple cars!

>>> Worth your reading:  Reckless Driving in the Philippines: All about its consequences, penalty & more

Of course, road accidents happen not just because of motorists but also because of individuals on foot. Jaywalking is the number one reason people are hit with cars. Instead of using the overpass and proceeding to designated pedestrians, people just choose to cross anywhere.

Jaywalking can cost your life

4. Where to Update with the Latest Accident News Philippines 2019

Why is it important for you to read or watch the latest news on road accidents in the country? As a driver and non-motorist, when you know where accidents happen frequently, you would be more careful.

For the real-time update of road accident situations in the Philippines, click here .

If you want more updates with the latest news about the car accident as well as the road safety in the Philippines , here are some suggested news sites:

• Philippine Star
• ABS-CBN News
• CNN Philippines

5. Road accidents in the Philippines: Be aware!!!

A car accident in the Philippines is common. The growing number of cases plus deaths and injuries caused by such, despite the efforts of officials, is alarming.

Also, with the causes of accidents, it is clear that whether you are a driver or not, you should follow traffic rules and regulations in order to help lower or zero out the number of injuries, deaths, and damages due to road accidents in the Philippines.

That is all you need to know regarding  car accidents in the Philippines.  For more useful articles like this, please visit Philkotse.com. 

Charisse Kim

Charisse has joined Philkotse since July 2018 as a part-time content writer. Besides writing high-quality SEO articles, Charisse also works as a content editor and provides coaching sessions to her teammates.

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