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Use Defensive Driving Techniques to Prevent a Palm Beach Car Crash

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, nearly 3,000 people are killed each year in a Florida car crash and over 250,000 are injured. At an average of 665 Florida car crashes per day, each and every driver needs to be aware of their surroundings. The overwhelming cause of these Florida auto accidents is driver carelessness. A negligent driver’s bad decisions do not only affect themselves, but put each and every person on the road at risk.

Being a careful driver is very important, but it will not always save you from being involved in a Palm Beach car wreck. One useful tool is the ability to drive defensively. Don’t get this confused with driving aggressively, which is a very dangerous practice. Learning defensive driving techniques can raise your awareness of what to watch out for when you’re traveling on Florida’s roadways.

In order to keep yourself as safe as possible, you should employ the following Florida defensive driving techniques:

  • Buckle up – Before starting your car, make sure everyone in the car is buckled up. Seatbelt use has been proven to cut the risk of serious injury or death in a Palm Beach car accident in half.
  • Don’t speed – Speeding is one of the most common factors in Palm Beach car crash injuries and fatalities. Speeding is not only illegal, it may also cost you much more than the few seconds it saves you.
  • Don’t follow too closely – Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. If possible, you should always attempt to keep at least a 3 second distance between yourself and the car you’re following.
  • Don’t allow tailgaters – Keeping a safe distance also applies to people who are following you. If someone is tailgating you, do not get angry. Do not stop suddenly or make any sudden movements. Instead, attempt to move over and let them pass. It may also be appropriate to pull to the side of the road if they are being extremely aggressive.
  • Don’t be distracted – Do not drive when you are distracted – whether it is due to sleepiness, emotions or electronic devices. Make sure your attention is on the road at all times.
  • Use your turn signals – If you are anticipating a turn, be sure to let other drivers know. Try not to make sudden turns or brake quickly. Other drivers who are distracted may not have enough time to react.
  • Use mirrors and check blind spots – You should get into the habit of always checking your mirrors and blind spots before moving. You should also attempt to stay out of other cars’ blind spots whenever possible.
  • Be careful at intersections – Anticipate the possible decisions the other drivers may make at an intersection. If you are at a stop sign and are unsure who arrived first, allow the other driver to go ahead. If you are waiting to go at a red light, check to be sure the cross traffic has stopped before entering the intersection.
  • Don’t drink and drive – In 2008, 39.5% of Florida traffic fatalities and 9.1% of Florida traffic crashes were alcohol-related.
  • These are quite staggering statistics. First, you should make a commitment to never drink and drive. If you believe there is a drunk driver on the road, alert the proper authorities.

Even the most careful drivers are still involved in car accidents due to another driver’s negligent acts. If you or someone you love has been involved in a Palm Beach car crash, contact Fetterman & Associates – The Law Team. Sit down for a free consultation with one of our qualified Palm Beach car accident lawyers. We will answer any question you may have about a Palm Beach car accident case and help you obtain the compensation you deserve for the injuries you have sustained.
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648 US Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: 561-845-2510
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648 US Highway One
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Toll Free: 1-800-LAW IN FL (529-4635)

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