Rollovers

Rollovers are the most complex and usually the most fatal. Rollovers are generally a result of speeding mixed with erratic manoeuvres such as sudden turns.

For instance, a vehicle turns suddenly and starts rolling upside down.

Rear-end collisions

These accidents usually happen when the vehicle is at a stop or driving too slow.

The vehicle behind may not have noticed the vehicle had stopped or was going too fast, thus not slowing down in time.

Avoid tailgating other vehicles and always maintain the posted speed limit.

The driver should not be subject to distractions when noticing a stopped vehicle.

Side-impact

Also known as T-boning, it is where a vehicle collides with the side of another car.

It usually occurs at turns and intersections.

Drivers may not notice other vehicles coming into the turn or may have run a red light.

Take extra care to check for traffic before turning; watch mirrors and blind spots, too.

Head-on collisions

These collisions usually occur either due to loss of control or when overtaking.

When two vehicles collide, one of them has a frontal impact.

Head-on collisions are hazardous.

Wearing a seatbelt can help reduce fatalities from head-on collisions.

Paying attention, following the road rules, and being responsible can help avoid head-on collisions altogether.

Lane departure and merging collisions

These accidents occur due to unnecessary risk-taking.

Lane departure and merging collisions occur when drivers leave a lane or merge into one without adequately checking their mirrors and blind spots.

Be sure to check the surroundings before making any manoeuvres properly.

Make sure the driver communicates all manoeuvres before making them.