Car accidents cause tens of thousands of deaths, hundreds of thousands of injuries, and billions of dollars in damage each year across the United States. The number of both accidents and deaths have been increasing in recent years.
No driver wants to be involved in an accident, but it’s a risk every time you’re driving your vehicle. That’s why it’s important to do some of the simple things in your control to avoid accidents. Here are some examples:
Be an Attentive Driver
This may seem obvious, but it’s a goal we all fall short of from time to time. Avoid using cell phones or anything else that takes away from your focus or your ability to drive with two hands. Additionally, you shouldn’t drive drowsy, so try your best to get as much rest as possible before a long drive. It’s also important to take breaks to avoid becoming sleepy. And, of course, never forget to buckle up.
Drive Defensively
It’s an unfortunate fact that you’ll come across aggressive drivers from time to time. You likely can’t do anything to improve their behavior, but you can keep yourself safe by driving defensively. Avoid engaging them with eye contact or gestures. Make any and all efforts to safely get out of their way. While it may be tempting to speed up or to get even with an aggressive driver, the safe move is to just continue driving at a safe and reasonable speed.
Don’t Drive Impaired
This may also seem obvious, but it’s advice that tens of thousands of drivers fail to heed each year, leading to a bevy of accidents. The best way to avoid impaired driving is to plan ahead. Never put yourself in a situation where you may have to drive impaired. This is far easier to do in the era of ride sharing. You can also make use of mass transit, if possible. Or even stay with a friend until you’re sober.
Following this advice can help keep you safe on the road, but there is always some risk of an accident. If you happen to find yourself in one, 4N6XPRT Systems can set you up with an accident construction report. Our forensic accident reconstruction and investigation software is highly accurate, providing you with the information you need for court, insurance, or other purposes. To learn more about our software and services, give us a call at 619-464-3478 today!