Avoiding Accidents: 4 Tips For Staying Accident-free On The Road
Driving has become almost a necessity of living in the modern world, and few people live their lives without a car. With the overwhelming number of vehicles on the road, however, comes a road full of dangerous conditions, and nearly everyone will at some point be involved in an automobile accident. Hopefully, if it happens to you it will not be very serious, but it's important to be aware and prepare.
Here are four simple tips for staying accident free while out there on the nation's asphalt grid.
1. Drive Slower Than the Limits
I know the temptation to drive a little faster is strong. Everyone has somewhere to be and something to do, and with a society constantly in a rush, we have a strong subconscious urge to hurry even when there is no hurry. Not to mention that, let's face it, going a little bit faster appeals to some part of our nature, doesn't it? But the faster you go, the more likely you are to be involved with an accident. It gives you less reaction time and makes potential obstacles harder to avoid. I highly encourage driving at speed limits or even a little bit slower. The reality is it won't take you much longer, if at all, to get where you're going, and we could all use an easier pace in life.
And you'll be much more likely to get there in one piece.
2. Adjust to Conditions
If it's raining, icy, dark, foggy, windy, or whatever other trick nature decides to pull, you absolutely need to slow down more than is normal. In fact, it is the law, and it is one of those laws somewhat subject to whoever is holding the ticket book. A large portion of the driving population severely underestimates the influence weather has on driving conditions.
3. Be Obsessive about the Rules
None of us like having too many rules in life, but in the case of road rules, the vast majority of them are there for one simple reason