National passenger traffic during the May Day holiday will reach 250 million

Safety warning! The number of passengers nationwide will reach 250 million during the "May Day" holiday

Risk 1

Traveling is concentrated, and the risk of self-driving travel is prominent

This year's "May Day" holiday People's demand for traveling to visit relatives has recovered strongly, and the number of bookings for air tickets, tickets, hotels, etc. has significantly exceeded the same period in 2019, and the national passenger flow will reach 250 million. The road traffic pressure in popular tourist cities and key scenic spots has doubled, and the relatively unfamiliar road conditions have led to a concentration of traffic safety risks.

In addition, as of the end of March this year, the number of private cars in the country has reached 229 million. Long-distance self-driving trips during the holidays have increased significantly, and the risks have become prominent. In the past three years, there have been major accidents involving private cars during the May Day holiday. The proportion of accidents is close to 60%.

Risk 2

Travel is concentrated at the beginning and end of the holiday, and the risk of night accidents cannot be ignored

The first day, second to last day and last day of the holiday period are the peak travel times, so driving People are prone to illegal behaviors such as illegal overtaking and fatigue driving, which increases the risk of accidents.

Secondly, night accidents during the May Day holiday have become more prominent in recent years, with fatal accidents concentrated between 19 and 21 o'clock, and major accidents accounting for approximately 20% between 18 and 20 o'clock.

Risk 3

The traffic on the main road network has surged, and the risk of accidents involving passenger trucks has become more prominent.

This year’s May Day holiday, the risk of traffic on the main road network has increased, including high-speed congestion. The level is expected to increase by more than 10% year-on-year.

In addition, in the face of strong demand for passenger and freight transportation, passenger transport companies have opened new routes and hired new drivers. Illegal risks such as overloading passengers and fatigue driving, as well as accidental risks such as drivers being unfamiliar with vehicle and road conditions, have increased; Logistics Transportation will also continue to operate at a high level, with trucks running around the clock day and night, and safety risks will increase.

Risk 4

Drunk driving and other illegal behaviors are prone to occur frequently, and the risk of accidents increases

During the festival, consumption of rural tours, suburban tours, farm stays, etc. is booming. Visits to relatives and friends, dinner parties and other activities are frequent, and illegal behaviors such as drunk driving, speeding after passing the limit, illegal meeting, and failure to yield according to regulations are prone to occur.

In addition, with the change of spring and summer, the risk of driver fatigue driving increases. The recent three major accidents including "4.7" in Shaoguan, Guangdong, "4.13" in Hechi, Guangxi, and "4.15" in Tai'an, Shandong were all caused by fatigue driving. Caused by the accident.

Risk five

Rainy weather in the southern region will have adverse effects on traffic safety

According to the weather forecast of the Central Meteorological Observatory, from April 26 to May 5 On the same day, there will be precipitation in Jianghan, Jianghuai, Jiangnan, South China and the eastern part of Southwest China. The main precipitation periods are around April 30 and May 3, which may have an adverse impact on traffic safety during the holiday.

Four situations

1. When traveling by car, you should pay attention to the traffic information and traffic safety tips issued by the local public security and traffic control department, arrange the travel time and route in advance, and do not drive while fatigued , put an end to drunk driving and driving without a license.

2. When riding a bus, you must fasten your seat belt at all times, and do not ride on illegally operated buses that solicit tourists privately and have no operating qualifications.

3. When driving through rural roads, when encountering sharp curves, steep slopes, long downhill slopes, or sections near water and cliffs, you must slow down, pay attention to the conditions on both sides of the road, and take timely measures in case of emergency. When encountering traffic jams, do not occupy the emergency lane to avoid fighting for lanes, causing scraping accidents and blocking the "life channel".

4. In the event of a traffic accident or vehicle breakdown, the vehicle must be parked aside and warning signs must be placed. Personnel in the vehicle must evacuate quickly and call the police for rescue.