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Defensive Driving Tips

You may be able to prevent the common causes of car accidents with defensive driving. Driving defensively is the key to remaining safe behind the wheel, since many car accidents are caused by other drivers. When you learn basic defensive driving tips, you can improve your ability to prevent car accidents and safely drive from one destination to the next.

Consider a Driving Course
There are professionally offered driving courses that focus on defensive driving. If you would like to improve your understanding of defensive driving, and also reduce your car insurance premiums, attending a defensive driver’s course is a great way to get started.

Learn and Obey Traffic Laws
Sometimes it may seem that traffic laws are created just to give police offers a reason to give you a ticket, but speed limits and traffic laws are created with driver and pedestrian safety in mind. Learn the rules of the road and follow them every time you get behind the wheel.

Be Aware of Other Drivers on the Road
One of the best methods of avoiding a car accident and driving defensively is to always anticipate the moves of the other drivers on the road. Give yourself plenty of time to react if the car in front of you suddenly slams on their brakes or makes a turn without using their signal. Be on the lookout for cars driving through a red light or stop sign, and never tailgate even if the car in front of you is traveling excessively slowly!

Proper Car Maintenance
Before you drive your car, check that the tires are properly inflated and that the brakes are working. Make regular service appointments to maintain your car’s oil, engine, and other maintenance needs as a well maintained car is a safer car.

If you are involved in a car accident even after following defensive driving strategies, you may need the assistance of a car accident lawyer. We are experienced White Plains car accident lawyers ready to evaluate your case.

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