Archive for March, 2010
The Effects Of Traffic Accidents
If you are a driver of any vehicle or any other road user for that matter then the chances are that you have been involved in traffic accidents in one way or another. There are only a few handful who are fortunate enough to have nver been involved in traffic accidents. The problem of being involved with traffic accidents is that the effects are twofold the short term effects and the long term effects.
Let’s take look at the short term effects first of all. The immediate effect of traffic accidents is the injury to the people involved and how serious that injury might be. If you are involved in a traffic accident where some one is injured then your most immediate concern should be to provide first aid treatment to the victim and then get them any other treatment as may be required.If an ambulance is needed then you should call one as soon as posible and you will also need to makea decision as whether you need to call the police or not.
After dealing with any injured persons at the site of the traffic accidents the next thing you have to deal with is any demage to property.If the trafffic accident was with another vehicle then the first thing you will need to do is to exchange your insurance details. You should also note down the names and addresses of any witnesses as these might be needed later on if there is a dispute about the resposibility of the traffic accident.One thing you need to remember is that you should never admit liability at the scene of these traffic accidents. Let the insurance companies deal with that because that is their job.
The next thing you have to deal with at the site of traffic accidents is decide whether your vehicle is any shape to drive or not.If it is not drivable or doing so might present a danger to other road usersthen the best thing you can do is to call a recovery vehicle. These can be quite expensive and as we don’t know when you might be involved in traffic accidents it is always a good idea to have some sort of breakdown insurance and all you will have to do is to give them a call and they will make arrangements to get you and your vehicle home as soon as possible.
As far as the long term effects of traffic accidents are concerned the very first thing you will need to sort out is the transport issue if your own vehicle has to go in for repairs. Believe me it can be very uncomfortable and uneasy to use public transport if you havn’t done it before or if you havn’t used it for a long time. Can you imagine having to wait at the train or bus station in rain or snow and in the freezing cold. That’s why I pray to God every day to keep me away from traffic accidents.
The far worse of the long term effects of traffic accidents is that your insurance premiums are likely to shoot up if you are deemed to be responsible for the accident. The worst long term effect is that your confidence as a driver may affected and if this happens to be the case then you will need professional help before you can pluck enough courage to get behind the wheel again.
I know it is out of our hands as to whether we are involved in traffic accidents or not but we can always minimise the risk by learning some defensive driving techniques and believe me anything is worth the effort if it means that you are able to avoid traffic accidents.
About the writer: Nim Aulakh is a writer and webmaster. He has already many articles published.He also works as a professional driving instructor. He has many websites and blogs.For defensive driving techniques.
Take The Fastest Route To St. Lucias Paradise
“Planning to see the pristine beaches of Labrellotte Marigot Soufriere Cas En Bas Anse de Sables and Jalousie? Or yearning to see the worlds only drivein volcano Sulfur springs and Botanical Gardens? Ever dreamed of strolling the Pigeon Island Park or cruising Castries and Soufriere with your sweetheart? St. Lucia has all these amazing creations for you.
No matter how thrilling it would be to experience those mentioned above it would be impossible for a tourist like you to enjoy those scenic spots considering you dont have a car. So whats one supposed to do?
Since the St. Lucia cradles and offers so many wonders the local tourism offers accessible transportation to everyone who wants to tour this island. Buses taxis and interisland car hire are the best means of transportation. Enjoy the magnificent view of the exhilarating landscape and beaches while in a relaxed transit.
If you are worried about not reaching your desired St. Lucia tourist spots because you dont have your own car worry no more because there are jeep and car rentals in St. Lucia ready to serve you.
It is best to explore the island through a car rental in St. Lucia but to those who are in a tight budget you can travel through the St. Lucia jeep rental.
Youll find most interesting in St. Lucia places that are off the main highway while the tracks of the side roads are quite rough and potholed. If you go for a car or jeep rental in St. Luciagt; try not to control your emotion and take a deep breath coz the fascinating sights of mountain trails and rivers will leave you breathless. First stop is the Morne Fortune at Castries that will surely beguile your eyes by its breathtaking view.
Get to see the St. Lucias largest banana plantation. Smile at the local framers or buy freshly picked bananas for your salads and shakes. Or dance with the local folks in their quadrille.
Also in the list is a trip to St. Lucias highest mountain where the exemplary Caribbean farming and fishing villages are located. The fun doesnt end here for the untouched waterfall is included in your vacation package. Make sure you bring your camera with you or else you will miss all of the exquisite views.
And then the final stop would be the village of Anse La Ray where you can have a walk around the area or stop for a spa or a drink in the bar. After the long trip youll find yourself heading back to the hotel filled with memories of the island that youll treasure til your hair turns gray.
Car rental in St. Lucia SUVS and twowheelers can be all rented at affordable rates. Before you settle for any of this be sure to speak with your travel agent so you wont experience any problem in your trip.
About the writer: Andrew Beene is a registered web copywriter associated with a company offering jeep and car rentals in St. Lucia.
Smart Moves Keep Maruti In Lead
Maruti Suzuki has launched the new small car Ritz. This is the second small car in less than six months to be brought out by the brand. The slew of launches signifies that Maruti Suzuki is confident of higher profit margins since the economic slowdown set in. The company is upbeat and is looking forward to post high growth rates that will reverse its gloomy days.
As Indias largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has had to suffer losses as its market share was grabbed rivals Hyundai Motors and Tata Motors. Hyundai had the Santro and i10 in small car category and the i20 and Getz Prime in the premium small car segment. Tata Indica grabbed consumer who have normally preferred M800 and other cars.
Hence the launch of new Ritz is significant for Maruti Suzuki. The company hopes that Ritz will replicate the success story of Swift hatchback which has sold more than 30 lakh units so far. The Ritz is expected to strengthen Maruti Suzukis position in the Indian car market.
It comes with an introductory price of Rs 3.90 lakh to Rs 5 lakh which is highly attractive for small car buyers. The pricing positions it directly against Hyundai i10 with the same prices. But for Maruti buyers Ritz is taller is more spacious interiors which Indian families will love. The fine fit and finish materials in the interior will be highly appealing to large Indian families.
Maruti Suzuki sells every second car in India and holds a lions share of 58 percent in the market particularly the A2 segment compact car. The small cars lineup in Maruti includes M800 Omni Swift Alto Zen AStar and WagonR. The new hot hatchback Ritz is likely to further strengthen the Indian car market. Maruti has recorded sales of 8 lakh cars in the last fiscal year. This ahead of Hyundai Motors that sold only a quarter of that number.
The companys foray into rural markets has got a favourable response. The sales of Swift hatch have been the strongest followed by other cars in the lineup. It is also planning to double the number of dealerships in rural areas. Maruti knows that in future sales would largely come from rural areas.
Another favourable start in the year has been the lower input costs which would directly reflect in price tags of the car. Eventhough sales went up by 14 percent Maruti continued to show lower profits. The reason was attributed to high import costs the appreciating Yen and forex hedging losses. The lower inputs cost will guarantee affordable cars where Maruti Suzuki is a leader.
About the writer: carazoo.com
