More Tips to Avoid Car Accidents
Car accidents are a major safety hazard and can have serious consequences for all those involved. Fortunately, there are a few practical steps that drivers can take to reduce the risk of being involved in a car accident. Murphy, Falcon & Murphy are top-rated car accident attorneys located in Baltimore, Maryland. We work diligently to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve in the event of a car accident where you’ve suffered an injury. Here are some tips to help avoid car accidents. Call for a free consultation today!
Pull Over If You Feel Tired
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that every year about 100,000 police-reported, drowsy-driving crashes result in nearly 800 fatalities and about 50,000 injuries. Most of these accidents occur between midnight and 6 a.m. or in the late afternoon. This is when your circadian rhythm takes a big dip. Do yourself and others a favor if you feel tired while driving by simply pulling over, stretching, getting some coffee, or even taking a quick nap before you continue on your journey.
Take a Defensive Driving Course
A defensive driving course can teach you how to anticipate and react to potential hazards on the road. It can also help you become a better and safer driver. In fact, by taking a defensive driving course, you’ll also learn how to drive in inclement weather, such as heavy rain and snow. And, everyone can use a refresher on the rules of the road that you learned as a teenager.
Leave Fido at Home
Pets are a huge distraction while driving. In fact, the AAA (American Automobile Association) reports that 64% of people admit their pet has distracted them while driving. It’s easy to not think about your safety and the safety of others while driving, but it should be on the top of your mind every time you take the wheel.
Obey All Traffic Laws
You may think that rolling through a red light is okay, and you can get away with it. But, all it takes is one time to fudge the line, and you find yourself in a traffic accident. Stop when the school bus sign is out, stop at railroad tracks, and drive in the right lane on a major highway unless passing someone. All of the rules of the road were created to keep all of us safe, so obey all traffic laws at all times.
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