Colonel Salehi: 35% of Gilan Accidents Are Due to Failure to Pay Attention to the Road Ahead

Rasht – The head of Gilan Traffic Police stressed that drivers must fully focus on their route and avoid any distraction while driving, saying that failure to watch the road ahead causes 35% of accidents in Gilan.

Rasht- Gilan Road Police Chief emphasized the need for drivers to pay full attention to the direction of travel and avoid any distractions while driving and said: lack of attention to the front is the cause of 35% of accidents in Gilan.

According to the Mehr reporter, Colonel Mohammad Salehi, in a conversation with the media on Wednesday afternoon, stated that using a mobile phone while driving, whether during a conversation or when sending and reading text messages, can disrupt the driver's concentration, stating that taking his eyes off the road, even for a few seconds, may deprive the driver of the opportunity to react to dangers in time and lead to accidents.

He added: Drivers should focus all their attention on driving while driving and avoid any activities that cause distraction. Stopping in a safe place to respond to emergency calls is a simple but effective way to prevent traffic accidents.

In the end, the head of the provincial road police stated that following traffic rules and avoiding distractions plays an important role in saving the lives of drivers, passengers and other road users. A few seconds of inattention can cost a lifetime of regret.