Common Causes of Car Accidents #5: Drowsy driving. Driving while tired can be just as dangerous as drunk or impaired driving. In fact, drowsy driving is impaired driving. Being overtired behind the wheel can cause repeated yawning, swerving or tailgating, slow reaction times, blurred or reduced vision, poor judgement, and difficulty concentrating. There’s even a [...]

Common Causes of Car Accidents #4: Not obeying yield or stop signs. Like traffic lights, directional signs such as STOP or YIELD are a safety precaution that manage the flow of traffic, assign the right of way, and ensure the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Commonly placed in neighborhoods or on the off-ramps of [...]

Common Causes of Car Accidents #3: Impaired driving. One second is all it takes to get into an accident because as soon as you take your eyes off the road, you lose Driving while under the influence of drugs (legal or illegal) or alcohol is considered “impaired” driving. Some medications, including both prescription and over-the-counter, can [...]

Common Causes of Car Accidents #2: Distracted driving. One second is all it takes to get into an accident because as soon as you take your eyes off the road, you lose awareness of the car ahead of you, any light or traffic changes, and any unexpected obstacles, such as a child chasing a ball into [...]

Common Causes of Car Accidents #1: Not obeying traffic lights Two common things happen at traffic lights that shouldn't: vehicles speed up to beat a red light and vehicles jump the light (start driving before it turns green). Both practices are dangerous and can lead to serious accidents, especially when one driver runs a yellow [...]