Stay Alert on the Road
Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Drivers commonly slow down, move aside or give way when they hear an emergency vehicle’s siren.
- In congested traffic, spontaneous reactions without understanding the situation can create safety risks.
When a siren sounds behind them, most road users try to locate the noise. Some immediately slow down, move to the side or give way.
But heavy traffic can make sudden reactions dangerous. Without understanding the situation, a driver’s attempt to respond quickly may create another risk on the road.
The situation shows that safety during emergency operations depends on more than the siren alone. Road users also need to stay alert and assess what is happening before they act.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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