Tips to Avoid Accidents While Travelling

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All travel carries with it a degree of risk. This applies whether you’re walking down to the shops, or flying halfway around the world to go mountaineering.

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However, it’s self-evident that some varieties of travel are inherently more dangerous than others. What’s more, there are ways of minimising the likelihood that you’ll be involved in an accident and the severity of any accidents you do end up getting involved in.

Prioritise road safety

Sam standing in front of a white car at Faro Airport.

If you’re using public roads to get from one place to the next, then you’ll want to take road safety seriously. Make sure that you wear a seat belt, and that you obey the rules of the road in whatever country you’re driving through.

Make sure that you aren’t distracted while behind the wheel – whether by your phone, your fellow passengers, or your infotainment system.

Before setting out, you’ll also want to be sure that the vehicle is in the best possible condition. Make sure that your tyre pressure is sufficient, and that the tread depth is well above the legal minimum for whatever country you’re driving through.

Your brakes, lights and oil levels should also be checked. If you have a service due, then it might be worth having it carried out before your trip, especially if you’re going to be travelling long distances.

Sam browsing inside a souk in Tunis.

Stay vigilant in public spaces

Other kinds of risk can stem from personal threats, like pickpockets and muggers. If you’re travelling to an unfamiliar city, then it’s worth making sure that you know where the danger spots are.

In most cases, it’s the subway system that provides thieves with the habitat they need to thrive. You’ll also want to avoid walking through dark and unfamiliar parts of town, especially late at night. Keeping your valuables hidden out of sight might also be advisable.

Prevent slips, trips, and falls

A pair of walking boots dangling over the edge in front of a snowy Peak District scene.

A misplaced footstep can swiftly bring an end to your travels, wherever in the world you might be. Icy train platforms, slippery footpaths, and forest pathways covered with loose stones and hidden tree roots can all cause you to go tumbling.

In some cases, your accident might be an avoidable consequence of negligence – in which case you can take legal action to obtain compensation. In other cases, you’ll simply have been in the wrong place at the wrong time.

To keep the risk as low as possible, you’ll want to take special care when you’re in potentially dangerous places – like mountain passes. You’ll also want to be sure that you’re wearing footwear that’s appropriate for your surroundings.

If you’re going on an adventure holiday, then a rugged, dependable set of walking boots might be a very good investment.

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