An increased number of car accidents tend to occur during the twilight hours when visibility is reduced and drivers are tired. To reduce risks for accidents at these times, turn on your headlights early and try to increase your awareness of other drivers.
In most cases, it is important to look about 30 seconds ahead of you so you can spot any potential accidents before they occur. Even if you cannot stop a collision from happening, you can at least minimize the impact it causes.
Statistics show that, for teenagers, the risk of being in an accident increases when they transport passengers. In fact, the fatality risk of drivers ages 16-17 is 3.6 times higher when they are driving with passengers than when they are driving alone.
Understanding what commonly causes accidents can be helpful. According to a study by GMAC Insurance, the No. 1 cause of wrecks is multi-tasking while driving. This can include talking or texting on phones, applying makeup and even reading.
If you think big-city drivers are the worst, the results of a 2007 online driving test given by a national insurer and the National Road Safety Foundation won't be a surprise. Drivers in New York, with one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, scored lowest on the test. The best drivers were from Idaho.
One of the main benefits of attending a driving school is that it helps young drivers gain the confidence they need to be safe and effective drivers without the stress of a nervous parent fussing at them from the passenger seat.