How not to get into a car accident

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Part 1 of 2: Take Proactive Measurements Before Driving
Part 2 of 2: Take the necessary precautions while driving

Accidents, unfortunately, are part of driving. Accidents occur every day all over the world, from small accidents to major collisions at high speed. Since they can cause serious damage not only to your car, but also ...

It is impossible to completely avoid the risk of being in a car accident (other than never getting into a car), but there are many things you can do to minimize the risk. By simply applying a few collision avoidance strategies, you can greatly reduce the chance of serious injury while driving.

Part 1 of 2: Take Proactive Measurements Before Driving

Step 1: Check the air in your tires regularly. Before driving, make sure all four tires have sufficient air pressure.

Driving a car with insufficient air pressure is very dangerous, because the car will also not respond, and the tire can burst at any time.

Step 2: Check the warning lights on the dashboard.. When you turn the ignition to the "On" position, most of the warning lights come on briefly to confirm that these systems are on. After a few seconds, the burning lights will go out.

If any of the indicators remain on, do not drive the vehicle as this system is probably faulty and not working and it is not safe to drive the vehicle. You should have the warning lights checked by a reputable mechanic like AvtoTachki.

Step 3: Check your oil regularly. If your car runs out of oil, it will eventually overheat and start to fall apart, which can be extremely dangerous.

Open the hood about once every two weeks and check if you have enough engine oil.
TipsA: When you check the engine oil level, you should also check the coolant and brake fluid levels.

Part 2 of 2: Take the necessary precautions while driving

Step 1: Keep moving your eyes. When driving, it is very easy to get used to looking only at the road in front of you. However, given the amount of other drivers on the road, you really need to look beyond just what is right in front of you.

Check your rear-view mirror and side mirrors regularly to ensure you are always aware of your surroundings. You should never take your eyes off the road for too long, but you should also never let your eyes stop moving for too long.

Step 2: Check Your Blind Spots. Always check blind spots when changing lanes. Many drivers don't check their blind spots because they are convinced they know where everyone else is on the road using their side and rear view mirrors.

However, cars (and motorcycles) can appear out of nowhere and completely take you by surprise if you're not careful. To prevent this from happening, always check your blind spots before changing lanes.

Step 3: Use your turn signals. Some of the worst car accidents happen on the freeway when two cars merge into each other. To prevent this from happening to you, always use your turn signals before changing lanes.

Turn signals help alert nearby drivers that your vehicle will be turning or changing lanes, which can prevent you from merging with the same lane you are changing lanes from.

Step 4: Do not drive into the blind spot of another vehicle. If you are in the blind spot of a car, it greatly reduces the chance that they will see you.

Even if they see you first, they may forget about you if you don't move at some point. So you have to constantly change the distance between you and the cars around you so that you never end up in the same part of someone's view. This will let all drivers around you know about you and reduce the chance that they will merge with you.

Step 5: Watch out for cross traffic. Check for cross traffic when passing through an intersection.

Drivers turn on red traffic lights with alarming regularity, so always look both ways when crossing an intersection, even if your light is green.
A warning: This is especially true right after the green light comes on, as many people try to drive through the yellow light before it turns red.

Step 6: Watch Your Speed. Obey speed limits and recommended speeds. Both speed limits and suggested speeds exist for a reason. Even if you are very confident in your driving ability, stick to the recommended speed for the safest results.

Step 7: Take the Country Road. The long journey home may take longer, but it is also safer. The more cars you can avoid, the less chance you have of getting into a dangerous collision. You don't have to go crazy trying to avoid any traffic jams, but it's worth sacrificing a few extra minutes for a much safer drive.

Step 8: Keep Distance in Mind. Keep a large distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

You should always keep a decent distance between you and the car in front of you, in case they have to hit the brakes.
One of the most common car collisions occurs when cars hit other cars from behind because they are following them too closely. Stay far enough behind the car in front so that it can brake hard and you don't collide with it, and you will greatly reduce the chance of an accident.

Safety is the most important part of a car, but safety also requires work from the driver. Follow these steps and your chances of getting into an accident will be much lower than before.