Preventing Car Accidents

    ATLANTA, GA, June 20, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Driving is an enormous responsibility. Not only are you responsible to yourself and anyone riding in your car, you are responsible to other drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and anyone else who may be using the road. Safe driving is one of the best ways to prevent car accidents.

Safe Driving Tips

First and foremost, you need to obey all speed limits, traffic signs, and signals. This includes stop lights, stop signs, and roadway hazard signs. Paying attention and responding appropriately to these signs is one of the best ways to avoid causing a car accident.

Speaking of paying attention, there are a number of things you can do to increase your awareness of other vehicles and your surrounding environment:

- Do not text or use a hand-held device while driving
- Pick a radio station or CD before you start driving
- Adjust mirrors and buckle in before you start your car
- Avoid eating while operating a car
- Apply your makeup at home
- Do not consume intoxicants prior to operating any vehicle

These steps will help you avoid driver distraction, which is a leading cause of car accidents.

Be aware of your vehicle and its relation to other objects on the road. Follow other cars at a safe distance, allowing yourself plenty of time to avoid collision in the case of a sudden stop of the vehicle in front of you. Be aware of bicyclists, giving them plenty of room as you pass. Also be aware of motorcycles, looking twice before you change lanes or cross an intersection.

Remember, you cannot rely on other people being as responsible as you. You can only control your actions to avoid causing an accident. This does not mean that you can avoid an accident caused by the behavior of anyone else on the road.

If you are in a car accident and sustain a serious injury, you will need a car accident attorney on your side. Even the most responsible and attentive driver can become seriously injured due to someone else's negligence. A car accident attorney can investigate your case, determine liability, and help get you the true compensation you deserve.

If you need a car accident attorney in or around Atlanta, Georgia, please visit the website of Robbins & Associates today at www.robbinslaw.com.

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