Firstly, transport data has proven beyond doubt that the odds of dying in a car accident are 1 in every 9 passengers. The figures show that there is a high risk of accidents in cars that makes it an unsafe means of transport. On the contrary, for air transport, the odds of dying in a plane accident stands at 1 in 717. The figures show that car brings more accidents than planes thus making the road transport a risk. Frequent plane users prefer to use air transport compared to cars since they perceive planes as safer than cars. The only misconception held by many is that planes kill in masses while cars only result in few deaths of injuries (Bartholomew, John Jonathan & McCormick 113). The reason for the huge number of deaths in planes is because they are big and there are few chances of correcting an issue once it occurs on board. However, the frequency of accidents in cars is much higher compared to that in airplanes. For example, data has shown that there is 1 air transport accident in every 20000 car accidents. The differences in the ratio between the air and car accidents seek to show the high safety in planes than in cars.
Secondly, there appears to be more seriousness in the air transport than in road based on the safety standards employed by the two sectors. Pilots are highly trained both academically and psychologically to handle any issue and to handle the passengers with care. On the other hand, a car driver does not have to be college graduate or literate since all that is needed is a license. The disparities in safety standards are to be blamed for the high number of accidents on the road than in air. There are also the international safety standards that guide all airlines and pilots on conduct and professional behavior. Car drivers arre also poorly trained and this leads to the many issues and accidents on the road. Young people even teenagers in developed countries can easily acquire a driving license even before they hit twenty years in age (Bliemer, Michiel & John 67). This group of people rarely obeys traffic rules and they sometimes drive while drunk thus increasing chances of accidents. All pilots and airlines are obliged to observe international safety standards in the air and this ensures discipline and fewer fatalities. The decisions and manner of driving in cars are solely decided by the owner whether drunk or not. The traffic police on the road do not maintain discipline on roads and this gives room for drivers to misbehave or even drive while drunk. Consequently, this brings disorder on roads resulting in many collisions and accidents. More deaths are, therefore, experienced on roads than in air due to the differences in safety standards.
The number of car-related accidents and deaths per year globally is higher than that of air tragedies. Cars are more prone to accidents compared to planes thus creating the disparity I fatalities. Airplanes undergo adequate checkups and repair and this makes them safe and fit in every takeoff. The mechanical and safety teams in large airlines are highly trained and equipped with modern tools and technology to ensure the safety of the passengers. The regular checkups and repair of the planes go far in raising their safety standards. There is a limited chance of risk in air transport since a plane has to be confirmed technically fit before take-off in every trip. This goes far in maintaining the safety of the passengers. There are also flight attendants and co-pilots who can assist in handling a technical issue if it occurs while on the flight (Carson, Richard, Tolga & Roger 933). The above safety measures and tactics go far in making a plane last longer in the air without malfunctioning. On the contrary, cars rarely undergo mechanical checkups and this increases chances of breakdowns or malfunction of some parts. Studies have shown by most of the car accidents are caused by a technical or mechanical breakdown of some parts in a car. For example, in the US, the 2009 car accident records showed that 53% of the fatal accidents were caused by brake system failure in cars. Such figures are a clear show of the risks and dangers involved in the road transport resulting into deaths.
Cars are also unsafe due to the high number of commuters and cars on the road that increased chances of collisions or abuse of traffic rules. The high number of road users including cars, bikes and pedestrians makes the transport mode congested thus increasing chances of an accident. On the same angel, planes are safer since they operate in a wide and free space that is also run and guided by strict schedules and safety cheeks to avoid collisions. The risks of dying in car collisions are a thousand times higher than that of plane collision. The only few cases planes collide occur on the runway when the weather is not clear (Li, Jun, Granados & Netessine 2125). Cars collide and cause deaths on a daily basis globally. Studies have shown that 25% of the car accidents are as a result of car collisions. On the other hand, air transport and safety records have only recorded two plane collisions since 2007. The statistics show the danger that lies on the roads as a result of car collisions. For this reason, air transport comes out safer compared road transport.
Air transport is by far a safe means of moving from place to place since there are fewer accidents involves. The routine mechanical checkups of the planes by the best and competent technicians ensure that they stay safe always. Safety on the roads can be caused by a single driver or pedestrian leading to a collision of many cars. The car traffic is always congested and risky particularly on highways thus creating chances of multiple collisions. For example, failure of the brake system of a car at speed on the highway leads to a collision of many vehicles on the same lane thus causing multiple deaths (Bartholomew, John Jonathan & McCormick 113). Contrary to this, the wide space in the air used by planes helps minimize collisions thus making air transport safer than road carriage.
Airplane manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus are in competition for safety and convenient for air travel. The rivalry and the need to please clients and aircraft buyers have helped raise the safety standards higher thus making the planes safer than cars. The technology employed in the manufacture of a plane is competent, and this minimizes errors that could lead to accidents. The global stands set for plane manufacturers on safety by the international air transport safety board has also helped instill discipline and competence in the push for the safety of the planes (Garrow 45). The pilots and other plane crew undergo extensive training and checkups to ensure that they are fit for the job. On the contrary, there is the little application of technology in the manufacture of cars thus making the prone to failure while on transit causing accidents. The above areas have proved effective
In conclusion, flying is safer than driving. There are more safety standards and rules ion air transport than on roads and this makes planes safer than cars. The use of planes in transport has also been associated with safety and speed thus minimizing cases of accidents compared to cars. Air transport remains a preference for many commuters globally due to its safety and speed. The high number of car accidents and the loss of lives make the mode of transport unsafe. There are very high safety standards that are observed in by the airline crew and this makes air transport safe. The high number of cars on the road and poor mechanical maintenance of the cars only increase their chance of causing deaths through accidents. Air transport continues to improve with the rise of technology and better training of pilots and technical teams in global airlines. The number of deaths resulting from car accidents is far higher than that of airplanes.
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