[article] National Highways to stop using the word ‘accident’ in UK
[article] National Highways to stop using the word ‘accident’ in UK
www.fleetnews.co.uk National Highways to stop using the word ‘accident’
National Highways move branded a ‘significant step forward’ in recognising the preventable nature of road collisions.
This is really a big step in my opinion, as language choices can shape opinions, as the article states "a ‘significant step forward’ in recognizing the preventable nature of road collisions."
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"Why don't we use the word accident again?"
"Because accident implies there's no-one to blame."
I got into an "on purpose"
Accident also requires that you are making a good faith attempt to prevent said accident
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