How to Avoid a Car Accident?

Car accidents injure and kill thousands of people every year. Surprisingly, most of these accidents take place due to the negligence of drivers and are mostly preventable. Drivers can play an important role in preventing car accidents by staying alert and focussed while they are behind the wheels. Here are some ways to prevent a car accident:

While driving, do not indulge in any other activity such as texting or making a call, applying make-up, eating or drinking, changing the radio station or engaging in conversation with your co-passengers. All these activities may take away your attention from the road and you may not be prepared for anything ahead of you. This may result in an accident.

Constantly scan the traffic in front of you to identify any problem and give enough time to react should the driver in front of you makes a sudden stop.

Do not drive in the ‘fast’ lane because this is where most car accidents occur. Always choose to drive in the center lane to allow yourself more escape routes should a problem arise.

Do not drive under fatigue. Make sure you have had enough sleep before taking up the wheel. Driving without proper rest or feeling sleepy could result in a severe accident.

Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands to maximize the control of your vehicle should you need to make a quick maneuver.

Familiarize yourself with how much grip your car’s tires have, the amount of time your car takes to make a stop when you apply maxim pressure to the brakes, etc. This can help you stay safe.

Maintain your car on a regular basis. Change the car’s oil and tires, have your brakes checked periodically, etc.