Safety Tips that Can Prevent Motor Vehicle Deaths in New York

Personal Injury News | September 10, 2019

Motor vehicle deaths are at an all-time high. The National Safety Council stated that nearly 40,000 people in the U.S. passed away due to motor vehicle accidents in 2018, and in 2019 these deaths are on track to being just as deadly. There must be a way to reduce these accident-caused deaths.

Safety tips to reduce accident-related deaths in New York

  • All passengers in the vehicle must always buckle their seatbelts. This simple task can cut the risk of death and injuries in an accident by over 50 percent.
  • Driving under the influence is an absolute no-no. If you are drunk or on drugs, never, ever get behind the wheel. This also applies to the use of prescribed medications from a doctor.
  • Stay at a safe speed. Speeding, no matter how late you are running, is truly dangerous. Always move your vehicle at a safe speed and always look at the conditions of the road you are driving on.
  • Don’t be distracted while behind the wheel. Don’t send a text message, talk on the phone, or mess with your radio when you are driving. Only use your phone while pulled over. Always keep at least one hand on your steering wheel.
  • Always move into traffic slowly. Look around and be aware of your surroundings. When you are at an intersection making a right-hand turn, always check out both directions at least twice before moving forward.
  • Always watch for kids and pedestrians. Kids can suddenly pop out in front of your vehicle from between parked cars. In residential neighborhoods kids are often present, so be careful and move slowly.
  • Look 12 seconds ahead. Always be aware of the area where you will be driving in 10-12 seconds. This is especially important with highway driving, where other cars can suddenly stop or swerve in front of you. 
  • Look over your shoulder when backing out. Accidents can happen all too easily, so be aware of other cars. Don’t just depend on your mirrors–look over your right shoulder while steering to avoid blind spots.

Accidents can happen at any time, so always stay safe whenever you are driving!

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