NY Accident Attorney Offers Tips To Avoid Rear End Collisions
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NY Accident Attorney Offers Tips To Avoid Rear End Collisions

Rear end collisions are the most common types of car accidents. While they most often occur from drivers hitting the vehicles in front of them, other drivers may be to blame if they cut off others when carelessly switching between lanes. The following tips can help you take a better look at your driving habits to prevent future accidents:

Keep a Reasonable Distance

In dry conditions, the general rule of thumb is to stay two seconds behind the car in front of you. You can test your distance by seeing how long it takes you to pass a landmark after the other car passes it. This distance should be adjusted accordingly in bad weather, especially on icy roads. Truck drivers should keep a distance of seven to eight seconds to take account for sudden braking or the chance that other vehicles might cut them off.

Don’t Cut in Line

You were taught this in grade school, and the rules of the road aren’t much different as far as this rule is concerned. Always make sure there is adequate room to change lanes and turn on your signal to indicate your intentions. Many rear end collisions are caused by careless lane changes that stem from impatience.

Look Down the Road

Are other vehicles braking in front of the car ahead of you? Is there an emergency vehicle or a disabled vehicle on the side of the road? These are all things to look so you have time to react. Simply waiting until the car in front of you reacts can be too late if that driver isn’t paying attention to the road.

Check Your Lights

Your brake lights are lifesavers on the road, but if they don’t work right, then the driver behind you won’t know when to stop. It is important to check your brake lights periodically. Take a test drive and have a friend or family member determine whether your lights are in working order.

If you are involved in a rear end collision, contact experienced NY Car accident attorneys.

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