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Who Knew? Reason for over 50% of Accident Fatalities in Missouri

April 21st, 2010. By AbiK

Just read a press release that went out a couple of weeks ago from the Missouri State Highway Patrol—the release was about a new safety video regarding car accident safety in Missouri.

But here’s the interesting thing… Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is quoted in the release as saying, “Run-off-roadway crashes account for more than 50% of all fatal traffic crashes in Missouri each year.”

I don’t know about you, but that sort of surprised me. Not distracted driving. Not DUI/DWI. Not reckless driving. But run-off-roadway crashes.

The 30-second public service safety video, which can be seen at the Savemolives.com website, aims to show drivers what to do if the wheels of their vehicle drop off the edge of the roadway. You can also view a two-minute instructional video at the Savemolives.com site.

According to the video, there are three steps to take if your vehicle veers off-road:

1. Don’t panic and don’t overcorrect.

2. Ease off the gas pedal and stay off the brake pedal.

3. Turn your wheel about 1/8th of a turn to the left to get back on the road. When the tires hit the pavement again, turn the wheel a 1/4 turn to the right.

Sounds simple enough—just hope I never have to do it.

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