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Men prone to road crashes

Fatal: Speeding, drink and driving, and risky overtaking have been identified as major road safety concerns, especially amongst the youth PIC: ASKADAMSKUTNER.COM
Fatal: Speeding, drink and driving, and risky overtaking have been identified as major road safety concerns, especially amongst the youth PIC: ASKADAMSKUTNER.COM

As road accidents continue to claim lives, the Botswana Police Service has revealed that male motorists are more likely to be killed, injured whilst behind the wheel compared to women.

Motorists’ attitudes towards key road safety issues such as speeding, drink and driving, and risky overtaking have been identified as major road safety concerns, especially amongst the youth.

As such, drivers have been encouraged to take precautions and be responsible at all times when behind the wheel.

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