Road accidents in Malaysia have been increasing from 2006 to 2007 according to statistics. In 2006 there were 4477 deaths from road accidents, with 2736 involving motorcyclists. Preliminary data for 2007 showed 4421 deaths total, with 2476 motorcyclist deaths. Motorcyclists consistently have the highest number of accidents and deaths compared to other vehicle types such as cars, buses, and trucks. Common causes of accidents included speeding, violating traffic lights, and poor road or vehicle conditions. Education on road signs and regulations is important to help reduce accidents and make roads safer.

1. ROAD ACCIDENT IN 2006 AND 2007
INTRODUCTION
The graph showed is road accidents occur due to driver behavior itself. Most road accidents
occur due to driver attitude that is not complying with prescribed road. Most drivers tend to
drive fast, exceeding the speed limit set by the government. There are also drivers who violate
red traffic light at the intersection of the road and stop the vehicle in a prohibited place.
Negative attitude is not only troublesome driver himself in a crash, but he was also inconvenient
to other road users.
Condition of the vehicle is not properly maintained also be the cause. Vehicles to be
used on the road should be maintained at least six months. Most of the accidents occur due to
the cost of the break system failed to work properly. There are also accidents occur due to
vehicle tires exploded due to faulty or excessive wind. Therefore, road users will need to
allocate a sum of money to maintain their vehicles.

2. The next reason for road accidents is that the road conditions are in the bad terms. Poor
roads make drivers had to give full attention when crossing the road. In addition, drivers must be
extra careful when crossing the road at night. Example of places that need to be monitored is a
hilly road, the double line and the signal lights. An ongoing monitoring will make motorists
more careful when on the road thus can avoid accidents.
FINDINGS OF ROAD ACCIDENT STATISTICS (ANALYSIS)
In 2006, the number of deaths from road accidents are a total of 4477 people. From this amount
and pillion riders only involve 2736 people. Meanwhile, for the year to September 2007 the total
of road accident deaths is 4421 and only pillion rider and was 2476. In most accidents, the
number of accidents driver bus fall slightly.
The higher number of accidents in 2006 is
motorcyclist. Besides that, the number of accident occurs for pedestrian, bicycle riders, driver
bus, and driver lorry, is less than 1000.
For other categories as of September 2007, the number of deaths involving drivers and
passengers of the car was over 1113, pedestrian 482 ,bicycle riders 141, driver lorry is 145, and
driver bus 64. Here is the table and the graph of the road accidents in 2006 and 2007. In
addition, the highest average occurrence of accident is happened to motorcyclist. It is more than
expected, because it was too high until it reached out to 2476.Most accident happened in 2007 is
more high than 2006. Plus, the number of road accidents in 2007 is 2736 fall dramatically from
motorcyclist to pedestrian.
There are many road accident at motorcyclist because the major causes of road
accidents are almost always driver related. What this means is that drivers fail to follow state
driving regulations, fail to pay attention while driving.

3. Categories
Jan – Sept 2006
Jan – Sept 2007
Car Driver
920
1113
Motorcyclists
2736
2476
Pedestrians
438
482
Bicycle Riders
183
141
Driver Bus
26
64
Driver Lorry
174
145
Conclusion
Road accidents are caused when individuals neglect or refuse to follow road signs and
regulations. One of the major causes is over speeding which accounts for one of the many causes
of road accidents daily. This happen when drivers deliberately drive above the regulated speed
limits either to showoff, meet deadlines or just for fun they thus put [their life and the lives] of
many other road users at risk. By exceeding the regulated speed limit, one is risking an accident.
However, another factor is the inability of some drivers to understand or obey road signs. By
understanding simple road signs like when the light shows. Besides that red light means stop
and green light means it is safe to go.
When you reach intersections, bumps or hills, following the appropriate road rules will save
lives. One of the fundamental responsibility of a good driver or would be driver is to learn the
many road signs that will guide him/her in the course of driving. Studying road signs is a must
for any who wish to become not just an expert but also a responsible driver. Road signs play
significant roles and must never be neglected. If possible, buying a book on road signs in order to
learn road terms will be an added advantage for would be drivers.