Module 2 Introduction
Our theme for this module is taking responsibility for your actions. You will be rewarded in many different ways if you do. Unfortunately too many South Africans focus on their rights only. Tey forget that our rights and our responsibilities go hand-in-hand. Too many road accidents are caused by irresponsible people who drive too fast or who drive under the influence of alcohol. We will also discuss how to fill in forms, write accident and eyewitness reports, introduce a guest speaker and deliver a vote of thanks.
1. Purpose of a text Vocabulary purpose –reason
Te purpose of a text can be manifold – this means that texts are written for many reasons. Here are a few:
Te article below is an example of a text that was written to inform Don’t take a chance – it’s not worth it
Young adults cause more accidents and deaths than older drivers
1. First-time drivers and young adults
It’s a shocking fact that South Africa’s roads rank among the most dangerous in the world, with more than 15 000 South Africans dying in road accidents every year. This number is much higher than in other countries.
Research has shown that nearly 60% of car accidents can be avoided and that most drivers overrate their driving ability. First-time drivers and young adults cause 30%-35% more accidents and deaths than older drivers. The terrifying reality is that 75% of young adult deaths are caused by driving include how harshly young adults brake, how fast they accelerate and take corners, as well as whether they speed and drive late at night.
2. Drunk driving
Drunk driving has been a major contributing factor towards accidents which has led to too many deaths and people left in wheelchairs.
Alcohol
generally impairs one’s driving ability by suppressing caution, concentration and self-control. You feel in control, when in fact your reaction time has been greatly reduced.
Basically the more you drink the more likely you are to have an accident, and a fatal one at that. So don’t be fooled! The typical bottle or can of beer, glass of wine or liquor drink (mixed or straight), contains some degree of pure alcohol. When it
comes to alcohol, a drink is a drink and a a breathalyser, no matter what type of drink you consumed.
So one should always be cautious and take responsibility for one’s behaviour – and not just because drinking and driving is an offence. Refraining from drinking and driving does not make one less of a ‘man’, but instead may save you (and those in your vehicle) from becoming a paraplegic or worse – dying in a car accident! Let us cease to participate in an activity that creates further orphans, widows and loss of breadwinners from families. Let us take responsibility for ourselves and other road users. Together we can change the driving on South Africa’s roads for the better.
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