Simple Steps to Avoid Auto Accidents

1. Don’t Tailgate: Regardless of how late you are to wherever you need to be, it is not worth it to tailgate. If that driver slams on their breaks, you will not have enough time to slow down or stop and a rear-end collision will more than likely occur. Try to keep a three-second gap between you and the driver in front of you. If the road conditions are poor, then it is always best to leave an even larger gap to avoid an auto accident.

2. Use your Turn Signals: If you go to change lanes or turn, you should always use a turn signal. Signaling as an afterthought or during the lane change is not good enough. You want to let drivers who are behind you know exactly what you plan to do, so signal a few seconds in advance to give them the appropriate amount of time before you make your move. If a driver is tailgating you, and you do not warn them that you’re turning, it could cause an accident. Even though they shouldn’t be tailgating you, it’s still up to you to do your due diligence so you do not end up the victim of a car crash.

3. Slow Down: Many Georgia car accidents could be avoided if everyone followed the speed limits. When a car accident occurs while someone is speeding, it will often cause severe damages and injuries to everyone involved. If you’re running late, then be late, because if you cause a crash before arriving, you will more than likely not make it at all.

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4. Be Conscious of the Weather: It’s always better to avoid driving in bad weather conditions altogether, however, that is not always a possibility. If you do have to drive when the weather conditions are poor, you will need to be even more diligent while driving in order to avoid an accident.

It is easy to lose control of the vehicle when the weather conditions are bad, so regardless of how good of a driver you believe you are, taking extra precautions during adverse weather conditions will only be in your best interest.

5. Let Other Drivers Pass You: If someone is following close behind you and seems to be in a hurry, change lanes and let them pass you. Avoid the urge to speed up and slow down.

This could cause road rage from the other driver which could, in turn, lead to an accident. Accept the fact that someone is driving crazy and are in more of a hurry than you, instead of getting angry and trying to teach them a lesson, just move over. You will be glad that you did.

6. Know Your Car’s Limits 

When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, it’s important to know how the car reacts in certain situations. If you’re driving a vehicle for the first time, you should be extra cautious until you get a feel for how the car operates.

Certain types of vehicles respond better to adverse weather conditions compared to others, some may be easier to park, or backing out may become a problem depending on the vehicle size.

Accidents can be avoided easily if you pay attention to the vehicle that you’re driving and take extra precautions if you know your vehicle drives more or less better depending on the circumstances. Knowing your car’s capability can save you from causing a disaster.