Basic actions to ensure public safety on the roads. There are external factors that can expose you to a traffic accident; against them, the C5 emergency channels, such as 9-1-1, 089, SOS Mujeres *765, or the Anti-extortion line 55 5036 3301, are available for assistance in a matter of seconds. Today, March 23, like any other day, we have the opportunity to make it a Near Miss Day. In February, on the 9-1-1 emergency line operated from the C5, 33,897 civil protection incidents were received, a third of which correspond to traffic accidents. Although the total volume of reports decreased by 7% compared to the previous month, the prevalence of road risk remains the main reason for citizen assistance. The prevention of a 'near miss' requires protocols that extend the margin of maneuver in the face of someone else's error. The date opens an opportunity to reflect on everyday road risks and the importance of safety. The prevention of traffic accidents should be understood as the management of the space between error and collision. 43 years ago, an asteroid triggered alerts due to its close pass by Earth, and since then, every March 23 is known as Near Miss Day. Driving within the speed limits and adapting speed to the actual road conditions shortens the risk. Keeping your eyes on the road without distractions, maintaining sufficient distance, and obeying traffic signals are pillars of urban survival. Yielding to pedestrians and cyclists—prioritized in that order in the mobility pyramid—, checking blind spots when turning, and anticipating every maneuver with signals allow for orderly coexistence. The statistics highlight the scale of the issue.
