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Fig. 3. Age of drivers during accidents, 2003
Fig. 4. Age of drivers during accidents, 2004
Conclusions
The Czech Republic is one of the countries with the largest
accident frequency and high number of deaths of people
s419
during accidents. Reasons for accidents are mostly the same
when considering small cars or trucks. The main reason is
human error – insufficient attention of drivers and their reactions,
further more no acceptance of the speed limit.
Substances included in the group of flammable substances
(according with European ADR directive) represent the most
frequently transported dangerous materials on the roads. A risk
assessment for dangerous substances is performed using different
kinds of methods. In order to propose and create methods for the
safe transport of dangerous goods is at first necessary to perform
an extensive analysis of the existing situation. Methods must be
also focused, made relevant to different localities and the industry
to represent different surroundings. More strict penalties could be
applied. The experience of drivers is crucial and each company
(transporting substances according to ADR) should have to check
drivers’ crime sheet regarding accidents and other offences and
also prove their skills.
There is possibility to improve the situation through our preparedness,
self-education, and interest regarding the problem.
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1. Police of the Czech Republic, Statistics.
2. United nations Economic Commission for Europe:
Directive ADR – European Agreement Concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road,
United nations, new York and Geneva, 2006.
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safety and security challenge, Tampere, Finland 2006.
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of SSCHE, Tatranské Matliare, May 2008.