Owning a car is one thing, and driving it carefully is another. It is important that we pay attention to some factors that could increase our chances of getting involved in accidents. Interestingly, we already know about some of these factors, but we choose to pay little or no attention to them.
This article discusses some of the many factors that could increase the chances of fatalities in a car accident.
When purchasing a car, whether brand new or fairly used, you need to understand how it functions to avoid accidents. In order to do this, one needs to go for driving lessons. This will not eliminate the occurrence of accidents, but it will reduce one’s chance of getting into fatal accidents, unless they are caused by other external factors like the ones mentioned below.
- Impaired Driving
This occurs when the driver has taken a toxic substance that affects the mind, vision, and other senses. This could also affect the drivers’ speed, which in turn contributes to an increased risk of road accidents. The reality of car accident fatalities is that most of them are caused by impaired driving.
Note that when involving the services of a lawyer, the victim should be sure that the cause of the accident is from another party. This will help the lawyer get the appropriate compensation that will cover medical bills and any other damages that may have occurred.
- Reckless Driving
Driving recklessly is a proven factor that leads to fatal accidents, especially in cars. Drivers who drive in such a manner tend to ignore traffic lights or other road signs. In doing so, they collide with incoming vehicles. An example of driving recklessly is driving in the opposite direction in one lane without being cautious or signaling.
- Excessive Speed
Driving at unsafe speeds increases the chances of a fatal accident. Fatal accidents can occur in conjunction with poor vehicle functionality and maintenance. If this is ignored or not paid attention to and the driver is on top speed, an accident can occur due to brake failure or malfunctioning of a part of the car.
There are also other ways how overspeeding causes car accidents. Firstly, when a car moves at high speed, it takes a longer time for the vehicle to stop. Therefore, it may be almost impossible to avoid colliding with another vehicle, person, or object.
Also, it is difficult for the driver to be in full control of the vehicle when at top speed. Therefore, when a vehicle collides at such speed, a fatal crash is inevitable. Furthermore, while driving at top speed, the driver tends not to see road signs that may be pointing to dangers that may be ahead. Before the driver could bring the vehicle to a stop, a collision would have occurred.
There are other factors, apart from the ones explained above, that could further increase one’s chances of getting involved in an accident, such as:
- The vehicle type that you are driving and the type you have a collision with
- The poor condition of the roads
- Making a left turn into oncoming traffic
- The condition of the vehicle
It is a beautiful thing to own a vehicle, as having one will relieve you of the stress of having to deal with hopping from one public vehicle to another. But one must be ready to deal with the issue of maintenance. This is an important factor that vehicle owners tend to ignore or don’t pay attention to at all, and they get involved in accidents they could have avoided.