29/10/2022
3 KEY WORDS IN ROAD SAFETY . (a) ERRORS : There are potentially dangerous mistakes and slips, such as misgudging the speed of oncoming traffic when attempting to overtake, and failing to notice a Give - Way sign at a junction . (b)LAPSES : These are usually harmless but irritating, and include turning-on the wipers when you mean to switch on the turn indicator, or realizing you have no clear recollection of the road you have just driven along . (C) VIOLATION : This differ from mistakes, slips and lapses in that they are committed intentionally and in the knowledge that one is engaging in potentially dangerous and often illegal behavior . Overspeeding, close following and overtaking on the right side are examples of violations .
