What is the leading cause of death or serious injury to healthy tourists traveling abroad?
A) Terrorism; B) Crime; C) Infection; D) Traffic Accidents; E) Drowning
The answer may be one of the best-kept secrets of world travel. According to statistics from international travel organizations, traffic accidents are the number one cause of death and serious injury to healthy tourists traveling abroad, especially in the developing countries of the world.
Based on available statistics, which country is one of the most dangerous to drive?
A) Egypt; B) United States; C) Finland; D) United Kingdom; E) Morocco
The answer is Egypt, where you are about forty times more likely to be killed in a road accident than in the United States. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT): "Egypt has the highest recorded deaths per 100 million vehicle kilometers, 44.0 to be exact, of countries that provide data to international road safety organizations." By way of comparison, the U.S. has 1.1 fatalities per 100 million vehicle kilometers, and the UK is even lower at 0.9. (A kilometer equals 0.62140 of a mile.)
What is the second most dangerous place in the world to drive?
A) Israel; B) Japan; C) Greece; D) Kenya; E) France
Want to see some of the world’s most magnificent wildlife? Kenya is your place. But be aware of this fact: it comes in at second place as the most dangerous country to drive, with close to 40 deaths per 100 million vehicle kilometers traveled.
What are three of the safest countries to drive in the world?
A) Sri Lanka, Ecuador and Czech Republic
B) Japan, Switzerland and Australia
C) U.S., Finland and Portugal
D) United Kingdom, Sweden and Netherlands
E) Republic of Korea, Turkey and Slovenia
The answer is "D," the UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands, all with about 0.9 fatalities per 100 million vehicles kilometers.
If you witness a traffic accident while travelling through Mexico, which of the following actions could lengthen your stay considerably?
A) Reporting it to the authorities.
B) Honking your horn three times.
C) Calling a local tow truck.
D) Driving carefully around the accident.
E) Flashing your bright lights.
Mexico is a beautiful and exciting place to visit. Unfortunately, if you witness an accident and report it to the authorities, you could be staying longer than you anticipated. You could be locked up, along with the guilty parties, as a witness—just to make sure that you don’t leave the area. Automobile accidents are a felony offense in Mexico.
What country has one of the highest fatality rates in Europe?
A) Germany; B) Portugal; C) Greece; D) France; E) Spain
The answer is Portugal, with about 6.1 deaths per 100 million vehicle kilometers. "Excessive speeds, unpredictable driving habits, and reckless motorcyclists" are among the hazards outlined in a U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.
What is safety rule number one for driving in the developing world?
A) Never smile at a passing stranger.
B) Call the police if you see an accident.
C) Avoid night driving.
D) Honk your horn as much as possible.
E) Scan the horizon for flocks of birds and low-flying aircraft.
The answer is C, avoid night driving whenever possible. In many regions of the world, drivers leave their headlights off at night until another car approaches. Drunkenness is also a big problem. Also, figure in bad road conditions with poor visibility—a dangerous mix.
What three sentences (in the native language of each country) could save your life, especially if you plan to utilize limousines, cabs, or buses?
A) "Where is my Embassy? Where did you get your license? No, I don’t want to go there."
B) "How much? Where are you taking me? Please explain."
C) "Thank you. No problem. Have a nice day."
D) "I’m hungry. I’m a vegetarian. Where can I eat?."
E) "Slow down. Stop! Let me out."
The answer is E. According to Rochelle Sobel, founder and executive director of ASIRT, tourists need to assertively make their wishes known when they are placed in life-threatening situations by dangerous taxi, limousine, and bus drivers. Learning to say "Slow down," or "Stop!" or "Let me out" in the native tongue of the country could save your life.
Here are three things that you can do to prepare for road travel abroad and ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. (All are correct.)
A) Find out the dangers you may face on the road. There are many souces of information. Here are three: ASIRT at http://www.asirt.org/ or the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov/ or DSL at http://www.driveandstayalive.com/.
B) If possible, get the name of a competent doctor and medical facility in the country you will be visiting.
C) Avoid overcrowded buses and minivans. Ask trusted local people which bus company they would recommend.
Finally, remember that the purpose of being road safety conscious is not to cause undue worry, but rather to help you maximize your enjoyment and savor the opportunities that each country has to offer. Traffic accidents, however, are not one of them. Bon Voyage.
Ken West
Editor of Roadbrains
A) Terrorism; B) Crime; C) Infection; D) Traffic Accidents; E) Drowning
The answer may be one of the best-kept secrets of world travel. According to statistics from international travel organizations, traffic accidents are the number one cause of death and serious injury to healthy tourists traveling abroad, especially in the developing countries of the world.
Based on available statistics, which country is one of the most dangerous to drive?
A) Egypt; B) United States; C) Finland; D) United Kingdom; E) Morocco
The answer is Egypt, where you are about forty times more likely to be killed in a road accident than in the United States. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT): "Egypt has the highest recorded deaths per 100 million vehicle kilometers, 44.0 to be exact, of countries that provide data to international road safety organizations." By way of comparison, the U.S. has 1.1 fatalities per 100 million vehicle kilometers, and the UK is even lower at 0.9. (A kilometer equals 0.62140 of a mile.)
What is the second most dangerous place in the world to drive?
A) Israel; B) Japan; C) Greece; D) Kenya; E) France
Want to see some of the world’s most magnificent wildlife? Kenya is your place. But be aware of this fact: it comes in at second place as the most dangerous country to drive, with close to 40 deaths per 100 million vehicle kilometers traveled.
What are three of the safest countries to drive in the world?
A) Sri Lanka, Ecuador and Czech Republic
B) Japan, Switzerland and Australia
C) U.S., Finland and Portugal
D) United Kingdom, Sweden and Netherlands
E) Republic of Korea, Turkey and Slovenia
The answer is "D," the UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands, all with about 0.9 fatalities per 100 million vehicles kilometers.
If you witness a traffic accident while travelling through Mexico, which of the following actions could lengthen your stay considerably?
A) Reporting it to the authorities.
B) Honking your horn three times.
C) Calling a local tow truck.
D) Driving carefully around the accident.
E) Flashing your bright lights.
Mexico is a beautiful and exciting place to visit. Unfortunately, if you witness an accident and report it to the authorities, you could be staying longer than you anticipated. You could be locked up, along with the guilty parties, as a witness—just to make sure that you don’t leave the area. Automobile accidents are a felony offense in Mexico.
What country has one of the highest fatality rates in Europe?
A) Germany; B) Portugal; C) Greece; D) France; E) Spain
The answer is Portugal, with about 6.1 deaths per 100 million vehicle kilometers. "Excessive speeds, unpredictable driving habits, and reckless motorcyclists" are among the hazards outlined in a U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.
What is safety rule number one for driving in the developing world?
A) Never smile at a passing stranger.
B) Call the police if you see an accident.
C) Avoid night driving.
D) Honk your horn as much as possible.
E) Scan the horizon for flocks of birds and low-flying aircraft.
The answer is C, avoid night driving whenever possible. In many regions of the world, drivers leave their headlights off at night until another car approaches. Drunkenness is also a big problem. Also, figure in bad road conditions with poor visibility—a dangerous mix.
What three sentences (in the native language of each country) could save your life, especially if you plan to utilize limousines, cabs, or buses?
A) "Where is my Embassy? Where did you get your license? No, I don’t want to go there."
B) "How much? Where are you taking me? Please explain."
C) "Thank you. No problem. Have a nice day."
D) "I’m hungry. I’m a vegetarian. Where can I eat?."
E) "Slow down. Stop! Let me out."
The answer is E. According to Rochelle Sobel, founder and executive director of ASIRT, tourists need to assertively make their wishes known when they are placed in life-threatening situations by dangerous taxi, limousine, and bus drivers. Learning to say "Slow down," or "Stop!" or "Let me out" in the native tongue of the country could save your life.
Here are three things that you can do to prepare for road travel abroad and ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. (All are correct.)
A) Find out the dangers you may face on the road. There are many souces of information. Here are three: ASIRT at http://www.asirt.org/ or the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov/ or DSL at http://www.driveandstayalive.com/.
B) If possible, get the name of a competent doctor and medical facility in the country you will be visiting.
C) Avoid overcrowded buses and minivans. Ask trusted local people which bus company they would recommend.
Finally, remember that the purpose of being road safety conscious is not to cause undue worry, but rather to help you maximize your enjoyment and savor the opportunities that each country has to offer. Traffic accidents, however, are not one of them. Bon Voyage.
Ken West
Editor of Roadbrains
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