The traffic accidents that come with the marula season 

The interrogation of the causation of traffic accidents has mainly been pointing at the human error as the major contributory factor so much that it would account for more than 80%. Of many human faults in the use of the road especially amongst drivers would be speed which would result in collisions, overturns and a loss of control. A lot of such behavior is also inspired by driving under the influence of alcohol. Science has it that an inebriated driver is apt to have a blurred vision on the road thus likely to miscalculate their moves in traffic. Whilst the selling and drinking of alcohol is all around and all season, nothing hikes the habit like the marula season, an indigenous fruit that is brewed into alcohol. Even personalities prior known not to drink may be caught drunk whilst using the road. 

COMMENCEMENT OF MARULA SEASON 

Ordinarily the enjoyment of the fruit was expected to be in autumn, however, the preparation and consumption of the brew depends from one area, region and time to another. Marula drinking problems therefore can affect different areas at different times. Drivers are likely to go to different areas of the country in search and purchase of the fruit and are likely to imbibe the stuff before a carry over. The potency of this fermented fruit cannot be known hence one can be weakened. Going back, he may be a traffic menace that disturbs the flow of traffic in the manner that they drive. A lot of accidents have been caused and drivers found to be seriously inebriated. Economy has suffered in injured road users, crashed private and commercial vehicles because the one driver was so indulged in the fruit and cause the accident. Motorists are sternly warned never to drink and drive. In the event an opportunity avails itself to drink, it is imperative to find someone sober to drive the said vehicle. 

PEDESTRIANS DURING THE AMARULA SEASON 

The most vulnerable and errant road user during. This season is the pedestrians. The fruit is almost always brewed and available on the country side. People who consume the fruit are likely to use the raid in crossing and walking along it as they go to the places to procure the stuff. Motorists have had a hard time evading sudden, prompt and impulsive moves by pedestrians drunk. This is the time of the year a motorist must be wary of a group of people by the road. For starters they may be drinking the fruit and their traffic behavior would be very unpredictable. Those who drive at night can attest to find a lone walker or group meandering on the road with jerry cans containers. They are a traffic hazard to themselves and the motorists. Pedestrians injuries that may be serious and even fatal. One of the most fundamental responsibilities for driver is to look out for pedestrians. As one scan the road ahead and sideways, it helps for drivers to predict the possibility of an erratic movement of any moving hazard in the proximity of his driving. We better watch out, the driver and pedestrian in front of you may be under the influence of marula drink. 

TAKE AWAYS: 

1. Respect the potency of marula brew, don’t drink and drive. 

2. Get yourself a sober driver and enjoy marula anywhere you please. 

3. Kill your speed as you approach cluster of road user pedestrians. 

4. Kill your speed, the person ahead may cross impulsively. 

5. Understand the environment in which you are driving and act safely