Motorist confuses pedals: Curious accident in Zweibrücken!
Motorist confuses pedals: Curious accident in Zweibrücken!
On Tuesday morning, an unusual accident occurred in Zweibrücken, more precisely in the Niederauerbach district. A 63-year-old driver had apparently confused the gas with the brake pedal while parking with her silver Mitsubishi Colt. This meant that the vehicle was unconventional and stuck beyond the curb's border on the supermarket car park. The front of the car hung down on the sidewalk.
Fortunately, according to the police report, there were no people who were damaged by the incident; Only property damage occurred. However, the exact amount of this damage was not quantified. The Mitsubishi had to be released from a towing service from its predicament. Such incidents, even if they end lightly, throw a light on the frequent confusion between gas and brake pedals, which can often lead to not so happy situations.accident statistics in context
In the context of such traffic accidents, it is important to look at the general statistics. Every year, thousands of people in the EU lose their lives or are seriously injured. A look at the numbers shows that between 2010 and 2020 the number of road traffic fats in Europe could be reduced by 36 percent. In 2019 there were 22,800 traffic fatalities; In 2020 there were 4,000 fewer.
Preliminary data prove that the number of fatalities is at a record low in 18 EU member states. Sweden recorded the safest roads with only 18 traffic fatalities per million inhabitants, while Romania reported the highest rate with 85 traffic fatalities per million in 2020. The EU average is 42 traffic fatalities per million inhabitants, which is still high in an international comparison, because the average worldwide is over 180.
The demographic data is also particularly noticeable: 12 percent of the road fatalities in 2018 were between 18 and 24 years old, although this age group is only 8 percent of the population. In addition, men are disproportionately affected, they make up about 76 percent of the traffic fatalities. The focus of the accident is often among beginners, which again underlines how important traffic safety and driving training are.The incidents such as that in Zweibrücken should encourage you to think about safe driving and avoiding misfortune. Errors such as the confusion of the accelerator pedal with the brake can quickly lead to dangerous situations that could possibly be reduced by education and training.
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