1. Incident Summary:
In mid-March, a fatal traffic accident occurred on a highway in Central Java involving a Japanese resident. The accident was caused by the driver falling asleep at the wheel.
2. Current Situation:
Currently, it is the Islamic fasting period, during which many drivers are likely to experience fatigue due to fasting during the day and lack of sleep. This makes long-distance travel and highway driving particularly dangerous, as the likelihood of accidents caused by driver fatigue, sleepiness, and emotional driving is significantly increased.
3. Preventive Measures:
- For frequent highway users, check the driver’s condition and ensure safe driving before departure. If you notice dangerous driving due to fatigue or emotional distress during travel, instruct the driver to stop at a service area or safe shoulder to rest immediately.
- When planning long-distance travel, schedule with enough flexibility to reduce the driver’s fatigue and avoid long periods of driving without rest.
- On regular roads, instruct the driver to avoid dangerous maneuvers such as reckless overtaking or lane changes, and ensure efforts to prevent accidents with other vehicles and motorcycles.
4. Actions in Case of an Accident:
- On highways: Ensure your safety by checking for surrounding traffic and avoiding being involved in subsequent accidents. Move to the shoulder or a safe area, then address any injuries, contact the police, and notify relevant organizations.
- On regular roads: If possible, move to a place that does not obstruct traffic, such as a shopping mall or supermarket parking lot. If needed, remain in the vehicle and let the driver handle the situation. Instruct the driver to arrange for emergency services and contact the police, and then notify relevant organizations.
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