12 Easy Ways to Avoid Accidents

12 Easy Ways to Avoid Accidents

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Here are a few helpful tips to avoid auto accidents in the future.

1. Safety first. Always. Slow down in uncertain or challenging conditions.
2. Following distance is one of the simplest ways to avoid rear-end collisions—both the car in front of you and the car behind you will thank you.
3. Driving requires your full attention—don’t text, eat, apply makeup, etc., when driving.
4. Always keep a flashlight and basic tool kit in your car. An old cell phone is good, too—even if it no longer has a contract, it can still be used to dial 911 anywhere it gets a signal.
5. Don’t forget to use your turn signal, even if it looks like no one else is on the road. If you’re coming to a turn at which you need to slow down, always signal before braking.
6. In medium to heavy traffic, constantly changing lanes to get ahead is a good way to get in an accident. Most of the time, it doesn’t help you get there faster, either.
7. Keep your headlights on at all times when driving; bulbs are inexpensive, and the lights help other drivers spot your car.
8. Learn to properly adjust your mirrors. AAA says to lean toward your driver’s side window and adjust that mirror so that you can just barely see the car door. Do the same for your passenger side. With properly adjusted mirrors, you should be unable to see your vehicle when sitting upright and looking straight ahead.
9. Keep an eye on your oil, tire pressure, brake wear, etc. They can all create safety issues.
10. Keep your windshield wipers in good working order. Make sure you have windshield washer fluid to help clear anything that might block your view.
11. Shadows under or around the car in front of you can tell you about traffic you can’t yet see.
12. Pay attention to your car, the noises it makes, and the way it drives. Any changes might be due to a mechanical problem.

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