fatal four

American  

[feyt-l fawr] / ˈfeɪt l ˈfɔr /

noun

1. the four leading causes of or factors related to death in a given industry or activity (sometimes used attributively).

   This seminar will cover how to identify and avoid the fatal four construction hazards.

   When it comes to driving safely, make sure you avoid the fatal four—driving under the influence, driving too fast, using a cellphone, or not wearing a seatbelt.

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Example Sentences

State police officials say they will conduct high-visibility patrols with “aggressive enforcement” of the “fatal four” violations: driving under the influence, speeding, failure to wear a safety belt, and distracted driving.

From Washington Times

The report said the government was right to focus on the "fatal four" - the main causes of road deaths - drink-driving, speeding, mobile phones and not wearing a seat belt.

From BBC

Leicestershire Police cracked down on the fatal four offences.

From BBC

Leicestershire Police said it was to cut down on drink-driving, not wearing a seatbelt, using a phone and speeding, known as the fatal four.

From BBC

"Heaven send it may be before these fatal four days are over!" answered Leyton; "for then the matter will be decided and Edith delivered."

From Project Gutenberg