How To Avoid Auto Accidents
Driving seems
routine, but even a small mistake can ruin your car and even your life. Here are the 5 most important
tips to keep in mind:
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How To Avoid Auto Accidents 
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Time to complete:
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Money you'll spend:
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What you'll get:
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How to avoid car accidents:
- Avoid Distractions. About half of all auto accidents
are caused by distracted drivers. If you take your eyes off the road for
2 seconds to switch a radio frequency, they could be the last seconds of your
life. Loud music, rowdy children and cell phones are all distractions
that are known to cause accidents. Before using a cell phone or any other
distracting object, first pull over to the side of the road. You may
think you won't be distracted for more than a second, but sometimes the mind
can play tricks on you.
- Don't Drink and Drive. 40% of auto accidents are caused by
drunk drivers: about 15% of habitual drunk drivers are eventually
killed in fatal accidents, and they usually take somebody else with
them. If you drive with just 2 beers in your belly, you may not feel
impaired but you really are. Don't let alcohol lie to you and
take your life away.
- Drive Defensively. The single best thing you can
do is keep a good long distance from other cars, because that gives you a
safety margin. Also try to know what other cars around
you are doing. At all times appreciate the value of life.
- Be Extra-Careful at Night. Most drunks come out at
night. Try to stay even further away from other cars. Keep your
windshield and wipers clean to minimize headlight glare.
- Be prepared. Always wear your safety belt: it decreases
your chance of death or serious injury by about 50%. Keep a "safety kit" with all the supplies you
may need in case your car should break down on the road. This
auto
kit lists everything: you can either stock your car yourself, or buy
a kit for about $50. Keep your gas tank at least 1/4 full, especially
in winter. It's also a good idea to keep a spare tire,
fan belt and jumper cables on hand, as well as a jack and a lug wrench.
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