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Taking extra care on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend

2025/4/17
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@Sarah O'Connor : 银行假日周末道路交通事故风险增高，不仅限于周末夜晚，周四或周五的出行以及周一或周二的返程也同样危险。这与出行时间延长、前往陌生地点、以及节假日社交活动增多等多种因素有关。尽管2025年爱尔兰道路交通事故死亡人数有所下降，但仍需警惕，尤其是在即将到来的银行假日周末。过去五年复活节银行假日周末道路交通事故死亡人数达16人，这足以说明问题的严重性。人们往往存在侥幸心理，忽视日常驾驶行为的重要性，这会导致交通事故的发生。酒驾、超速、分心驾驶和疲劳驾驶是导致交通事故的主要危险行为，这些危险驾驶行为会严重影响驾驶员的反应能力，增加事故发生概率及事故严重程度。人们改变驾驶行为的动力往往来自于亲身经历或亲人朋友的遭遇，但我们不应该等到事故发生才重视安全驾驶。尽管汽车安全技术不断进步，但车载娱乐系统带来的分心驾驶问题依然严重，应尽量减少车内屏幕操作的复杂程度。疫情期间，人们对酒驾和超速等危险驾驶行为的接受度有所上升，虽然有所回落，但仍未恢复到疫情前的水平。酒驾的接受度仍然偏高，需要加大宣传力度以改变人们的态度。银行假日周末出行要做到安全驾驶，切勿酒驾、毒驾、超速，并做好行车前的准备工作。 @Ciarán Cudahy : 银行假日周末道路交通事故可能导致人员伤亡，甚至改变幸存者的生活。我们需要时刻保持警惕，避免悲剧的发生。

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Bank holiday weekends are statistically more dangerous on Irish roads due to increased travel and social activities. The increased risk isn't limited to weekend nights but also includes travel days like Thursday/Friday and Monday/Tuesday. The Road Safety Authority highlights the tragic reality of fatalities and life-altering injuries during these periods.
  • Bank holiday weekends see a rise in road accidents.
  • Increased travel and social activities contribute to higher risk.
  • Fatalities and serious injuries are common during these periods.

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With the Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching, the Road Safety Authority is reminding drivers across the country to never, ever drink and drive.

Sarah O’Connor, Director of Partnerships and External Affairs at the Road Safety Authority, joins Kieran to discuss if attitudes to drink driving have disappeared, and how to take extra precautions to stay safe this weekend.