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Avoid a Car Accident by Reading the Intentions of Other Drivers

By | June 13th, 2016

Bad drivers often cause accidents because of unexpected maneuvers made without signaling their intentions. However, experienced defensive drivers can read the intentions of other motorists in some situations by picking up on certain cues. Here are five of them: Turning the head before a lane change. Before driving beside a car in a multilane highway, watch the driver’s head. Drivers about to change lanes often turn their head to the left to check their blind spot. If this happens, allow the driver into the lane. Rapidly approaching a car from.

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How to Avoid a Car Accident Caused by Hydroplaning

By | June 13th, 2016

Even drought stricken California experiences rain when an El Niño weather pattern arrives or when a summer afternoon thunder-storm pops up in the mountains. When driving through rain-soaked roads, hydroplaning is an ever-present possibility. Hydroplaning occurs when a film of water lifts the wheels of your car off the pavement. Normally, the weight of the car on the wheels pushes the water out of the way. In addition, the tire tread channels the water away. When driving too fast over deep puddles however, the tires can’t move the water out.

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Avoid a Car Crash by Driving Predictably

By | June 13th, 2016

For many drivers, being involved in or witnessing a car crash is fairly rare. Months and sometimes years can go by without witnessing one. The reason for this is that traffic, for the most part, behaves predictably. We can count on motorists driving on the right side of the road, obeying traffic signals, and driving with the flow of traffic. This makes it possible for motorists to coordinate their actions while making adjustments for occasional aggressive or erratic drivers. However, some of us have a few bad habits and have.

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Avoiding a Crash: Brake Problems That Demand Immediate Repair

By | June 13th, 2016

There are few emergencies worse than losing your brakes. Sometimes circumstances and great presence of mind allow some drivers to safely bring their car to a stop without brakes. However, many traffic situations make this impossible even for the most skilled motorist. It’s far better to never have this emergency happen in the first place by keeping your braking system in good repair. While brakes sometimes fail without warning, usually the car owner has plenty of warning signs that he or she chose to ignore until it was too late..

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Tips That Will Help New Drivers Avoid a Car Accident

By | June 13th, 2016

According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, new drivers are more likely to have a car accident within the first two years of driving than any other time. If you’re a new driver, here are some things you should keep in mind the next time you get behind the wheel: Don’t take your hands off the wheel – Before you start your car, make sure your seat and mirrors are properly adjusted so you do not have to take your hands off the wheel once you hit the roadways. Don’t.

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Five Senior Safety Tips for Avoiding a Car Crash

By | June 13th, 2016

Aging affects vision, hearing, reaction time, and can affect the joints used in driving such as the knuckles, wrists, and elbows. However, these and other changes need not prevent you from driving if you know how to compensate for them. If you find that driving is getting more difficult, these five suggestions will make driving easier and safer: Take Advantage of Car Features That Will Help Your Driving While new cars should have anti-lock braking systems, make sure that your car has this feature and learn how to properly use.

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Steps to Take Following a Car Accident

By | January 15th, 2016

If you are in a car accident, it is imperative you take the proper steps otherwise you may not receive fair compensation for your injuries. It is best to know what action you would take before you are ever involved in an accident. Keep in mind the following steps to take immediately following a car accident. Check for Injuries Check with everyone in your car and any other car involved in the accident to determine if there are any injuries. If someone has been injured call for an ambulance and remain.

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Tips to Avoid Car Accidents this Holiday Season

By | January 15th, 2016

In 2014, AAA forecast that 89% of Thanksgiving travelers (that’s 41.3 million people) would travel by automobile over the holiday weekend. The National Safety Council predicted that because of driving accidents there would be 418 deaths and just under 45,000 non-fatal injuries serious enough to require medical attention during the same time period. This makes the Thanksgiving holiday period (Wednesday to Sunday) the third most dangerous holiday for road fatalities in the U.S. Here are some tips to help keep you safe and avoid car accidents while on the road.

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Avoiding a Car Accident During the Holidays

By | January 15th, 2016

The holiday season is upon us. No one wants to be in a car accident at any point during the year but especially during the holidays. Car accident injuries may result in hospitalization which would make it difficult to be with loved ones for family celebrations. Ringing in the new year from a hospital bed is not the way to start 2016. Consider the following common causes of accidents and ways to avoid them this holiday season. Driving Under the Influence People commonly celebrate the holidays with a few drinks. Ringing.

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The Night Time Car Accident: Four Tips for Avoiding Them

By | September 24th, 2015

One of the riskiest times to drive is during the night hours. Drunk drivers and speeders are on the road in increased numbers, vision is difficult, and people are fighting off drowsiness. In addition to this, motorists often fail to compensate for difficult nighttime conditions and continue with their usual distracted driving habits. If you do a lot of night driving, you can substantially improve your personal safety and avoid a car accident by following these four tips: Reduce Glare A dirty windshield scatters light and produces glare. Clean both.

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