Common Causes of Auto Accidents

There are many causes of auto accidents that are more prevalent then others. There is some behavior a driver may demonstrate that is almost guaranteed to cause an auto accident.

Poor Road Maintenance and Design

Some roads may be poorly designed, decreasing visibility or other dangerous conditions. They also may be poorly maintained. Road signs may become blocked or knocked down and not replaced. There may be turns that hard to navigate, especially sharp turns where you can’t see oncoming traffic.

Distraction

Drivers often become distracted, and this is a very common cause of accidents. Performing any activity that causes you to take your eyes or attention from the road is a possible catalyst for an auto accident. This includes activities such as using a cell phone, consulting a map, reaching for something on the floor, talking to passengers, or fiddling with the radio.

Negligence

Drivers that are deliberately negligent are a hazard to everyone on the road. Negligent driving includes activities such as speeding, ignoring road signs and traffic signals, tailgating, making improper lane changes, aggressive driving, etc. Drivers that display this type of behavior are asking for an accident.

Intoxication

Alcohol impairs judgment and makes tasks such as driving difficult. Drunk drivers cause 40% of all auto accidents. Though the legal drinking age is 21, it is common drivers younger than that are the drunk drivers that cause accidents. More often than not, the drunk driver is the one that will walk away from the accident.

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