NRSA PRO highlights gazing at ‘big’ buttocks while driving as a significant factor in road accidents

Pearl Adusu Sateckla, a Public Relations Officer for the Ghana Road Safety Authority, highlighted a concerning trend on Ghanaian roads: men focusing on big buttocks instead of the road itself.

Speaking on air during an Auto Show, Sateckla pointed out that research supports this claim. She emphasized that the majority of drivers, who are men, often become distracted by watching big buttocks, leading to inattentiveness and accidents.

Sateckla noted that drivers’ distractions, such as phone usage and adjusting radios, contribute significantly to road crashes. Contrarily, she suggested that women tend to be more attentive while driving.

Sateckla’s remarks underscore the importance of promoting road safety awareness and addressing distractions to reduce accidents on Ghanaian roads.

Ghana faces significant economic losses amounting to over $230 million annually due to road accidents, resulting in more than 1,600 deaths.

This loss corresponds to 1.7% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), in 2010, there were 19 fatalities per 10,000 vehicles in Ghana.

Statistics reveal that pedestrians and vehicle occupants are the most affected, accounting for 43% and 53% of fatalities, respectively. Alarmingly, 23% of pedestrian fatalities involve children under 16 years old.

Over-speeding emerges as the primary cause of road accidents in Ghana, contributing to 60% of car crashes nationwide.

These sobering statistics emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address road safety issues and reduce the alarming rate of accidents on Ghanaian roads.