Hi, my name is Kirsten Krueger and two years ago, I was in a car accident. I was stopped at a stop sign when the driver behind me slammed into my car. Due to my injuries, I had to spend a few days in the hospital and I was unable to work for two months. My medical care was expensive and without being able to work, I couldn't pay my bills. The car accident was stressful enough and then I had to worry about how I would pay my bills. After speaking with a car accident lawyer, it wasn't long before I was compensated for my medical bills and lost wages from work. I'm writing this blog to help others who have been a car accident and haven't received any compensation. As you read my posts, you'll learn how an attorney can help you if you're in a vehicle accident.
If you have a teenager who's about to start driving, you want to make sure that they're safe while they're on the road. You also want to make sure that other drivers are safe. If you've enrolled them in a driving class, you've done a good job at making sure your teenager is ready to handle the responsibility of climbing behind the wheel.
Now it's time to teach them about auto accidents. If they aren't prepared, they run the risk of becoming a teenage statistic. So, here are some of the most common causes of auto accidents. Knowledge can help your teenager avoid these situations:
Speeding
Speeding is one of the most common causes of car accidents, especially among young drivers. Your teenager may think they're experienced enough to speed, but in reality, no one is. Speeding creates variables that your young driver may not be able to react to, such as vehicles entering their lanes, or unexpected traffic congestion. Talk to your young driver about the dangers of speeding.
Unsafe Lane Changes
Sometimes unsafe lane changes are more an error than a purposeful action. In fact, accidents caused by unsafe lane changes can happen because a driver simply forgot to turn their signal on. Have your driver practice turning their signals on before they head out for their first drive by themselves. Practice will allow turn signals to become a habit instead of an afterthought.
Failure To Stop At Red Lights And Stop Signs
That yellow light might look enticing to a new driver. In fact, yellow lights look enticing to experienced drivers. Unfortunately, it only takes one missed yellow light to destroy a life. Be sure your young driver knows to stop at yellow lights. It's better to sit at a red light for a few minutes than to run a red light and cause an accident.
Weather Conditions
If your teenage driver is about to drive alone for the first time, you might want to have them practice in different weather conditions. If they've only driven during clear weather, they might not be prepared for winds, rain, or snow. Taking the time to teach your young driver how to drive in different weather conditions can help them avoid accidents when the weather changes.
Now that it's time for your teenager to drive alone, be sure their prepared for the challenge. Use this simple guide to help them understand the common causes of car accidents. To learn more, contact a company like The Jaklitsch Law Group if you need help with any accidents that might result from inexperienced driving.
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