How every motorist can help prevent road accidents

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00:00The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group recorded over 31,000 road accidents.

00:06With this, officials called for motorists to always ride safely and always follow basic road safety protocols.

00:13Kathleen Joyce Ramones, a Philippine Information Agency, La Union, tells us more.

00:20A surge in road accidents across the Philippines, ranging from highway collisions to multi-vehicle expressway mishaps,

00:28has renewed calls for motorists to drive not just to arrive, but to arrive safely.

00:33According to the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group,

00:37over 31,000 road accidents involving 47,206 vehicles were recorded in 2024 alone.

00:46Officials are warning that many of these incidents could have been prevented by following basic road safety protocols.

00:53The PNP emphasized that safe driving starts with self-discipline, wearing seatbelts, obeying speed limits, staying sober, and resting when tired.

01:03Patig impairs judgment. If you're tired, don't push it. Pull over and rest.

01:08Officials also continue to promote defensive driving techniques such as maintaining safe distances, using mirrors, and avoiding sudden movements.

01:16The Lone Transportation Office now offers free theoretical driving lessons and online refresher curses in regions like Ilocos

01:24to keep drivers informed about evolving traffic laws and technology.

01:29In our line of work, we need to stay fit for the safety of our passengers.

01:36As the country continues to grapple with traffic-related dangers, authorities urge every driver to take personal responsibility.

01:47Every life matters, so let us create a culture on safety on the roads, where every driver understands their role in protecting lives.

01:57Drive safety because life matters.

02:00From the Philippine Information Agency, Loneon, Kathleen Ramones, Balitang Pambansa.

02:04Drive safety because life matters.

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