Top 10 Driving Tips To Avoid Accidents
CALL/TXT UTAH PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345. LET HIS 20 YEARS’S EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU
In the United States, more than 6,181,000 automobile accidents are reported on an annual basis. This averages out to about 16,900 accidents each and every day. If you take the calculations even further, this averages out to an accident happening once every 5 seconds somewhere throughout the country. While many accidents are minor fender benders, drivers and passengers are injured in accidents on a daily basis. To avoid being injured in an accident, it is important to learn how to avoid accidents period. Here are some valuable driving tips that can help you avoid ever having to hire a Utah personal injury attorney to get the compensation you need for your injuries.
1. Adjust Your Mirrors Properly
You would not drive on the road with your eyes closed would you? When you look over your shoulders to change lanes, essentially you are closing your eyes to the obstructions ahead of you. If your mirrors are adjusted properly, you can see to the side and behind you while your peripheral vision works to see what is ahead of you.
2. Avoid Left Turn Lights
A large majority of crashes happen at left turn lights. Because these crashes involve a turning driver and a straight-through driver, passengers are almost always injured. Try and map out a route to avoid these intersections if at all possible.
3. Know Your Surroundings Before Backing
With the little amount of time you spend in reverse, you might be surprised to hear backing accidents are common. You should always know your surroundings by walking around your vehicle before backing out of a space. Also look for parking spaces where you can avoid backing in high traffic areas.
4. Learn Your Braking System
Not knowing how quickly your vehicle can stop can affect you when you are in a situation where you need to stop quickly. Take time to test your braking system in an empty parking lot to get more familiar with your car.
5. Look Out for the Signs
You should look out for signs on the road that dangers are coming up. Brake lights could signal an accident up ahead. Swerving cars might mean that debris is in the road. Learn to read the signs to avoid things before they come up on you too quickly.
6. Make Sure You Can See
If your windows are not clean, it can be difficult to see when the sun is setting or a rainstorm comes. Make sure your windows are clean, your headlights are not oxidized, and you have new windshield wipers installed when the rain is about to come.
7. Inflating Your Tires
Your tires are the only things touching the road. They keep you on the road and can get you into an accident if they are not properly maintained. Check the inflation, look for signs of wear, and replace your tires if necessary.
8. Hands-free
Your phone can land you in a fatal accident. Hang up the phone, pay attention to the road, and do not try to multi-task while you drive.
9. Always Pay Attention
Inattention is the cause of three-fourths of all accidents. If you are not scanning the road, you might not see another car until it has made contact with your vehicle.
10. Turn Down the Radio
If you are blaring your music in a traffic jam, you might not hear warnings from drivers that could help you avoid accidents.
Most people say they are average or above average drivers. Regardless of what you think you are, you cannot attest for others on the road. Learn how to be a defensive driver and you can improve your chances of avoiding accidents and prevent the need for a Provo attorney.
