2. Safety Hints for Driving in Laos By Christa Weichert

4. HI FSH HospSurv 04/2005 Hospital Survey 2005

6. Accident Vehicles

7. Golden Rules Drive with care & courtesy Expect the unexpected Don’t drink & drive Drive slowly Don’t be scared – be prepared

8. Responsibility Government Trafficrules Safe roads Responsiblebehavior Respect the rules Enforcement of rules Safe vehicles Road User

9. Human error is involved in 95% of all road traffic accidents. Responsibility

10. Traffic lights, which don’t work or wrongly phased Dangers on the Road

11. Bricks, pebbles, sand and other debris on the side of the road Quickly developing potholes, open sewers Animals: dogs, cows, buffalos

12. Quickly developing potholes Dangers on the Road in the rainy season

13. Dangers on the Road Badly lit roads at night, particularly at intersections Badly secured construction sites Sudden flooding of roads in the rainy season

14. Dangers from Other Road Users Don’t drive on the wrong side!

15. Dangers from Other Road Users

17. 1 2 Traffic pulling out of side streets without stopping or looking

18. Dangers from Other Road Users

19. Oncoming traffic on one-way streets Vehicles running red lights Dangerous overtaking Sudden lane or side changes

20. Don’t cut corners! Dangers from Other Road Users Make a correct left turn!

21. 5 2 1 4 3 6 Correct Left Turn

22. 1.Observe the traffic behind you! 2.Indicate to the left! 3.Move towards to the middle of the road! 4.Stop at the turning point and let pass oncoming traffic, which has priority! 5.Check again behind and on your left side, as somebody might overtake you! 6.Make a wide turn! Correct Left Turn

23. Use the roundabout correctly! Dangers from Other Road Users

24. No indication when turning right or left Vehicles without lights Pedestrians behaving unpredictable and hardly visible at night

25. Visibility See & be seen

26. Use reflective bands See & be seen Visibility

27. Visibility Check that all lights are working Use lights in rain and at dusk Wear light-coloured clothing Bicycles should have lights and reflectors See & be seen

28. Speed Limit Within town limits On national roads Adjust your speed to the road & weather conditions!

29. General Recommendations Using the Phone + Driving = Accident

30. General Recommendations Aquaint yourself with the traffic rules and respect them Keep your vehicle well maintained Use available safety devices

31. Don’t overload your vehicle General Recommendations

32. Hints for Car Drivers

33. Wear a seatbelt Hints for Car Drivers

34. Adjust your speed to the conditions & be always ready to stop When overtaking, leave sufficient distance Watch out for motorcycles overtaking you while making a left turn Don’t use your mobile phone while driving Aquaint yourself with the traffic rules

35. Riding a Motorcycle Safely Front brake Front light Mirrors Tires Indicator Chain Back brake Rear light

36. Riding a Motorcycle Safely Do you have a license? Do you know the traffic rules? Refrain from dangerous driving customs (e.g. wrong side, corner cutting, mobile phone use, queue jumping)

37. Riding a Motorcycle Safely Always wear a helmet

38. Riding a Motorcycle Safely You are far more vulnerable travelling on two wheels than four! Always remember:

39. - Pedestrian Safety Walk on the right side - Face the danger!

40. Pedestrian Safety Walk on the LEFT side (facing the danger)Walk on the LEFT side (facing the danger) Cross the road the shortest way possible At night: - Wear light-coloured clothing - Use reflective bands for arms and legs

41. In Case of an Accident P P Protect the scene and yourself! (to avoid other vehicles crashing into the accident site) A A Assess the problem! N N Number of people I I Injuries C C Call for help!

42. Emergency Numbers Police191Police191 Fire190Fire190 Ambulance195Ambulance195 Friendship Hospital71 00 06 (ext. 102)Friendship Hospital71 00 06 (ext. 102) Mahosot Hospital21 40 23Mahosot Hospital21 40 23 Setthathirath Hospital35 08 04Setthathirath Hospital35 08 04

43. Thank You Very Much