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Many pedestrians killed in traffic accidents each year, statistics show

Details: Last Updated on Friday, 05 September 2014 02:25

PETALING JAYA: A large number of pedestrians are getting killed in traffic accidents each year, the majority of them children and senior citizens.

The deaths were the result of hit-and-run accidents, jaywalking, crossing busy roads and dangerous driving, among others.

On average, 562 pedestrians are killed annually mostly in urban areas in the past three years, according to police statistics.

Karen Goonting, who heads the human factors and accident costing unit at the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, highlighted other police statistics which showed that 40% of pedestrian casualties were children, with at least 40% of them killed or severely injured.

Most of the victims were aged six to 10, she said.

Pedestrians aged 66 to 70 years made up the highest number of fatalities, according to the statistics.

KPX: The Land Transport Safety Expert

Details: Last Updated on Friday, 05 September 2014 02:20

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Mohd Najeeb Rosli and his business partner Atan Othman set up KPX Sdn Bhd 7 years ago with noble aims; to help the local land transport industry achieve zero accident through instilling a commitment and motivation to safety, not just driving skills.

"I have always been passionate about road safety. Before we set up the company, we had been actively involved in driving and promoting essential road safety consultancy and training for drivers and trainers for more than 15 years.

Refresher courses can benefit experienced drivers

Details: Last Updated on Thursday, 28 August 2014 15:56

PETALING JAYA: Experienced drivers or those who have been at the wheel for between five and 10 years will benefit from refresher courses as they could have picked up both good and bad habits throughout the years.

“I am very scared of driving on Malaysian roads because I cannot predict the reaction of the other drivers as they do not follow the road rules,” said Mohd Najeeb Rosli, an accredited defensive and advanced driving instructor.

He said aggressive driving resulted from drivers' inability to control their attitude.“In Malaysia, much of our driver education focuses on teaching them skills but not attitude. Then, they drive in a display of stupid behaviour,” he said.