– Drivers must remain alert at all times, since accidents are very likely to occur in the split-second when drivers lose their attention. – Drivers must scan the road ahead and around the car and be aware of their surroundings. – Drivers must keep a sufficient distance between them and the car in front in … Driving Tips to Avoid Road Accidents
Scarlett HADDAD | OLJ On April 4, 2014, Dr Ouidad Hachem Akar, 53, was killed by Dania Mounir Jarmakani, 20, who was driving at high speed. Ouidad’s family has not recovered from this loss, be it on the emotional or moral level, yet the driver managed to get away with a fine of 150 million … Family of Reckless Driving Victim Appeals “Blatantly Unjust” Sentence
The experts shared knowledge and experiences in eliminating road traffic fatalities during the meeting, and Bloomberg Philanthropies published a list of 10 lessons highlighting the importance of implementing road safety laws though police enforcement: 1- Police work needs high-level political support on the municipal and governmental level. 2- Police work needs to be backed by … Police Enforcement Is a Necessary Factor to Road Safety
According to ExtremeTech, telematics also serves to “make your car safer, keep you from getting lost, summon roadside assistance at the press of a button, route you around accidents, auto-dial 911 if you’re in the accident, and start your EV charging at 2 a.m. when rates are cheapest.” Below are some of the ways in … Advanced Vehicle Telematics will Reduce Car Accidents
Overloaded vehicles, particularly freight vehicles, are practically destroying our roads, and thus our economic growth, since one of the prerequisites of economic growth is adequate transport infrastructure. Road damage caused by overloading requires high maintenance and repair costs, which constitute, eventually, a burden both to the state and to taxpayers. Overloading is a dangerous risk … The Repercussions of Overloading on Roads and Drivers
Global NCAP chairman Max Mosley said that safety standards and legislation implemented in high-income countries are not yet available in rapidly growing lower-income countries. NCAP Secretary General David Ward, who wrote the new policy report, added that “the drive for the democratization of car safety must now be extended across all automotive markets worldwide. By … Democratizing Car Safety
Below are some of the suggested measures: – Reducing speed limits. – Reducing the legal amounts of alcohol while driving from 0.5 g of alcohol per 1 liter of blood to a lower level, and even setting the limit at 0 for some populations. – Protecting pedestrian crossings (by increasing fines, preventing drivers from stopping … Measures to Reduce the Number of Deaths on the Road
The Delegation offers many tips on how to drive safely on its website, as well as explanations concerning the effect of various factors on driving, such as alcohol, cannabis, speed and fatigue. Alcohol Alcohol is responsible for one of every 3 fatal accidents. It was the cause of death for 331 young people aged … How to Drive Safely
On April 4th 2014, Dr. Ouidad Hachem Akar (53 years old) is killed by Dania Mounir Jarmakani (20 years old) who was driving at breakneck speed. The Family of Ouidad has not yet recovered from the emotional and moral loss, but the driver of the car escaped with a fine of 150 million Lebanese Lira, … Road Accidents: The Code In The Neck!
Scarlett HADDAD | OLJ On April 4, 2014, Dr Ouidad Hachem Akar, 53, was killed by Dania Mounir Jarmakani, 20, who was driving at high speed. Ouidad’s family has not recovered from this loss, be it on the emotional or moral level, yet the driver managed to get away with a fine of 150 million … Family of Reckless Driving Victim Appeals “Blatantly Unjust” Sentence
Below are some of the most important and widely spread road signs: Yield Sign Yield signs are red and white, and the letters inscribed on them are red. They alert drivers of oncoming traffic or hazards along the way. They are usually placed before intersections. Upon seeing a yield sign or its equivalent, which is … Road Signs and What they Mean
Their key focus was that collecting data for cars connected to a unified system would make the roads safer for drivers by reducing the probability of car accidents and CO2 emissions, as well as by preventing traffic jams. Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri and Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg both spoke to the press. Nokia revealed many … Nokia and Ericsson Address Road Safety Issues
1- The type of alcohol you consume does not really matter. In fact, the amount of alcohol in your body is what determines your level of impairment. 2- A person can become sober again only after waiting for a sufficient amount of time after consuming a large quantity of alcohol; all other activities aiming to … Myths and Facts about DUI
According to the study, 1.6 per cent of all drivers in England and Scotland (470,000 individuals) were observed using a hand-held mobile phone while driving. The majority of these individuals (1.1 per cent) were spotted holding a phone in their hand, while 0.5 per cent were actually holding a phone to their ear. A higher … Study Reveals that More People Text while Driving Rather than Make Calls
Each book is dedicated to a certain age group: Children aged between 3 and 5: Pay Attention, Suzon! Children aged between 6 and 8: Manon Takes the Road to School! Children aged between 9 and 11: Leon Shows Off on his Bicycle! It is well-known that the behavior of parents is the most important element … Like Parent, Like Child
Major carmakers have already been investing in lithium long-lasting batteries and automated-driving system development. The race has now begun between carmakers, who specialize in designing internal-combustion engines on the one hand, and tech companies, who are trying to develop advanced chemical batteries on the other. When it comes to electric cars, the key challenge lies … Apple to Design First Electric Car
Why you should Always Wear your Seat Belt, Statistically-Speaking In the United States alone, around 40,000 people die each year in car accidents. Over the years, it has been statistically proven that 50% of people who die in car crashes are not wearing their seat belts. This number can be reduced by half if all … The Case for Wearing Seat Belts
The new law has become applicable since February 8, 2015. It aims at reducing accident rates and enforcing speed limits. Violations such as jumping red lights, using mobile phones while driving or not wearing seatbelts are punishable by a series of fines or prison sentences depending on the severity of the violation and whether or … New Traffic Law Issued in Bahrain
The event is expected to involve governments, international agencies, civil society organizations and private companies in raising road safety awareness around the world. The UNRSC chose “Children and Road Safety” as a theme for this year’s event. Participants worldwide are invited to use the hashtag #SaveKidsLives in order to raise awareness of the issue … UNRSC to Hold Third UN Global Road Safety Week in May
This research allows finding as many remedies as possible in a short time given the enormous growth of cancer worldwide. Today, the focus is on the interactions between basic laboratory research, clinical research and researches done on populations. The primary objective is to accelerate the development of treatments and to seek ways of preventing and … Progress Facing Cancer: Support for A Research Center
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Issa (9 years), Oussama (12 years) and Hassan (24 years) are three young men who suffer from Thalassemia. They are socially disadvantaged and are all in a delicate situation since they do not enjoy any social or medical coverage. Thalassemia is a blood disease, interpreted by the failure to produce hemoglobin, and is usually discovered … A New Hope of Life: offering help for 5 sick and disadvantaged children, treated by the Chronic Care Center
As part of its ongoing support for educational programs in order to help society and youth in particular, the Ouidad Hachem Foundation was the “Gold Sponsor” of “Metamorphoses” show at Beiteddine. A spectacle of sound and light, recalling the classic literary work of Ovid and Kafka was performed by students of the Alba University … Magic Show of Metamorphoses at Beiteddine
With the purpose of developing and applying the message of altruism and heart generosity which were the essential virtues of Ouidad Hachem, and in order to be able to support as much as possible our society and the world in general, the foundation currently began the administrative process to become an official association. This will … Let Us Build The Future, Together!
Adieu… Ces modestes mots pour témoigner de la grandeur d’une personne que j’ai eu la chance de connaître. Une personne que Dieu aura rappelé à Lui bien trop tôt et qui a offert à ses proches jusqu’au dernier moment amour et sacrifice. Ces mots pour témoigner de l’existence d’un symbole de bonté et de bienfaisance … Sara El Zein published a tribute article to Ouidad Hachem Akar
