{"id":4735,"date":"2015-12-31T10:09:11","date_gmt":"2015-12-31T16:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgs.com\/?p=4735"},"modified":"2015-12-31T10:09:11","modified_gmt":"2015-12-31T16:09:11","slug":"best-ways-to-prevent-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/31\/best-ways-to-prevent-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ways to Prevent a Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can\u2019t control anyone else\u2019s actions behind the wheel, but you can control your own. Prevention is the key. <\/span>What should you do to prevent an accident?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

1. Be Cautious of Blind Spots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your side mirrors and rearview mirror can be adjusted to provide a panoramic view behind you, but there is always a chance a vehicle can enter your blind spot. This is the space where your side mirror and rearview mirror fail, leaving you with the inability to see the vehicle right next to you.<\/span>
\nOther drivers will have these blind spots, especially when you\u2019re driving right next to them or are coming up to pass them.<\/span>
\nLooking over your shoulder before switching lanes will help you to avoid blind spot accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Continually Scan the Road<\/span><\/h3>\n

The road in front of you extends well beyond the vehicle you\u2019re behind. Scanning the road in front of you will allow you to have enough time to react to sudden vehicle stops, accidents, animals in the road, or other road dangers that could result in an accident<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Avoid Fast Lanes<\/span><\/h3>\n

There is a reason the fast lane is only meant for passing \u2013 there is nowhere to escape. Practicing defensive driving requires you to drive in the middle or right lane. When driving in these two lanes, you\u2019ll have more options to turn into other lanes and escape potential accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Drive With Both Hands on the Wheel<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many people drive with one hand on the wheel at the 12 o\u2019clock position, or both hands on the bottom of the steering wheel. While you may have some control when driving in this way, you won\u2019t have as much control as you would if you were driving with your hands at the 9 and 3 o\u2019clock positions.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Be Aware of Other Drivers\u2019 Driving<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you see a vehicle flying in and out of the lanes with dents all over it and recent body work, you might be wise to take caution.<\/span>
\nThe same goes for the person swerving in and out of the lane while looking at their cell phone.<\/span>
\nBeing cautious of other drivers\u2019 actions and how they drive will allow you to avoid potential accidents. This may mean staying far behind these drivers so that you have plenty of time to react, or it may mean passing them and getting out of harm\u2019s way.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Avoid Distracted Driving and Don\u2019t Text and Drive<\/span><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t text and drive. \u00a0Your phone may beep and buzz with constant notifications but the driver’s seat of your car is not the place to check them. Not even at a stoplight. \u00a0No text or notification is worth a life. \u00a0And texting and driving is illegal in Minnesota. \u00a0<\/span>
\nPractice attentive driving, be aware of your surroundings. \u00a0You might not realize the distance you can travel just looking for a new station on the radio or trying to hand your child something in the back seat. \u00a0By the time you look up at the road, it could be too late. \u00a0<\/span>
\n 
\nThese are just a few of the ways you can help prevent a car accident<\/a>. \u00a0And remember, although you may be an excellent driver, accidents do happen. \u00a0If you or someone you love has been involved in a car accident and you need legal help, please contact the experienced legal team at BGS. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You can\u2019t control anyone else\u2019s actions behind the wheel, but you can control your own. Prevention is the key. What should you do to prevent an accident? 1. Be Cautious of Blind Spots Your side mirrors and rearview mirror can be adjusted to provide a panoramic view behind you, but there is always a chance a vehicle can enter your blind spot. This is the space where your side mirror and rearview mirror fail, leaving you with the inability to see the vehicle right next to you. Other drivers will have these blind spots, especially when you\u2019re driving right next to them or are coming up to pass them. Looking over your shoulder before switching lanes will help you to avoid blind spot accidents. 2. Continually Scan the Road The road in front of you extends well beyond the vehicle you\u2019re behind. Scanning the road in front of you will allow you to have enough time to react to sudden vehicle stops, accidents, animals in the road, or other road dangers that could result in an accident. 3. Avoid Fast Lanes There is a reason the fast lane is only meant for passing \u2013 there is nowhere to escape. Practicing defensive driving requires you to drive in the middle or right lane. 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