Defensive Driving Can Save Your Life

Defensive driving is a watchword in every driver’s education class. The personal injury lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth want you to know this concept isn’t just for teens.

Defensive driving is a way of life, and it can save yours. Let’s face it: no-one ever expects to be in a motor vehicle accident. Accidents happen, though; in Texas in 2008, there were over 3,400 fatal car crashes. Drivers accounted for the fatalities in over 2,200 of those accidents.

Convinced yet?

Practicing defensive driving as part of your regular routine can save your life. What constitutes defensive driving?

Always be aware of an exit route.
This point is vital when you’re driving. You never know when there’s going to be an obstacle you need to avoid, be it a collision or an object in the roadway. Avoid driving in the middle lane if there isn’t room to merge left or right in the event of an emergency. Don’t be afraid to drive onto the shoulder or even into a ditch as an exit route; getting your car stuck in a ditch is almost always preferable to the alternative.
Stay alert when you’re on the road.
Driving can be monotonous. Sleep deprivation is all-too-common. If you’re tired or have been driving for a long time, get off the road and take a break. Take a nap, if you need to. Don’t drive drowsy or under the influence; only drive if you are fully alert.
Avoid distractions when you’re driving.
Just because you can talk on that hands-free unit or multitask by grabbing a bite while driving doesn’t mean you have to do it. Driving while distracted is the number one cause of motor vehicle accidents. Don’t drive distracted, or you might not be able to react in time to any obstacle or motor vehicle wreck that may be in the road.
Think about how other drivers are behaving.
The cornerstone of defensive driving is watching out for the other drivers. Keep an eye on how other drivers are behaving and avoid potential risk factors. If a driver is driving erratically, try to merge out of the lane and get out of the way of a potential collision.

Another car flies by you? Let them pass. Someone trying to pass in the left lane? Leave plenty of room, because chances are good they’re going to try to merge in front of you and might cut you off. Try to anticipate things that might happen so you can avoid them.

Defensive driving is key to staying safe on the roads. Practice these tips and you can reduce your risk of being in a fatal car accident. If you have questions about a motor vehicle collision please call the Anderson Law Firm toll free at 877-294-1115.

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